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Finding the Third Proportional to 508,750 and 787,060

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Solution

The third proportional to 508,750 and 787,060 is: 1,217,618.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,750 : 787,060 = 787,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,750/787,060 = 787,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,750x = 787,060 × 787,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,750x = 619,463,443,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,463,443,600/508,750
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217,618.56

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