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Finding the Third Proportional to 508,752 and 747,528

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Solution

The third proportional to 508,752 and 747,528 is: 1,098,370.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,752 : 747,528 = 747,528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,752/747,528 = 747,528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,752x = 747,528 × 747,528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,752x = 558,798,110,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,798,110,784/508,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098,370.35

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