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Finding the Third Proportional to 518,404 and 777,606.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 518,404 and 777,606.50 is: 1,166,410.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,404 : 777,606.50 = 777,606.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,404/777,606.50 = 777,606.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,404x = 777,606.50 × 777,606.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,404x = 604,671,868,842.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,671,868,842.25/518,404
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166,410.50

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