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Finding the Third Proportional to 508,826 and 747,687

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Solution

The third proportional to 508,826 and 747,687 is: 1,098,677.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,826 : 747,687 = 747,687 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,826/747,687 = 747,687/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,826x = 747,687 × 747,687
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,826x = 559,035,849,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,035,849,969/508,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098,677.84

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