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Finding the Third Proportional to 510,772 and 773,259

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Solution

The third proportional to 510,772 and 773,259 is: 1,170,638.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,772 : 773,259 = 773,259 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,772/773,259 = 773,259/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,772x = 773,259 × 773,259
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,772x = 597,929,481,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,929,481,081/510,772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170,638.72

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