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Finding the Third Proportional to 511,433 and 767,149

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Solution

The third proportional to 511,433 and 767,149 is: 1,150,722.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,433 : 767,149 = 767,149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,433/767,149 = 767,149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,433x = 767,149 × 767,149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,433x = 588,517,588,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,517,588,201/511,433
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150,722.75

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