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Finding the Third Proportional to 511,426 and 767,139

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Solution

The third proportional to 511,426 and 767,139 is: 1,150,708.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,426 : 767,139 = 767,139 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,426/767,139 = 767,139/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,426x = 767,139 × 767,139
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,426x = 588,502,245,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,502,245,321/511,426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150,708.50

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