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Finding the Third Proportional to 511,402 and 767,103

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Solution

The third proportional to 511,402 and 767,103 is: 1,150,654.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,402 : 767,103 = 767,103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,402/767,103 = 767,103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,402x = 767,103 × 767,103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,402x = 588,447,012,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,447,012,609/511,402
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150,654.50

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