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Finding the Third Proportional to 518,768 and 778,150

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Solution

The third proportional to 518,768 and 778,150 is: 1,167,222.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,768 : 778,150 = 778,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,768/778,150 = 778,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,768x = 778,150 × 778,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,768x = 605,517,422,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,517,422,500/518,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167,222.00

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