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Finding the Third Proportional to 508,748 and 809,829

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Solution

The third proportional to 508,748 and 809,829 is: 1,289,092.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,748 : 809,829 = 809,829 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,748/809,829 = 809,829/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,748x = 809,829 × 809,829
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,748x = 655,823,009,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,823,009,241/508,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289,092.06

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