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Finding the Third Proportional to 508,950 and 747,954

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Solution

The third proportional to 508,950 and 747,954 is: 1,099,194.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,950 : 747,954 = 747,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,950/747,954 = 747,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,950x = 747,954 × 747,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,950x = 559,435,186,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,435,186,116/508,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099,194.79

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