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Finding the Third Proportional to 520,050 and 776,673

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Solution

The third proportional to 520,050 and 776,673 is: 1,159,928.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,050 : 776,673 = 776,673 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,050/776,673 = 776,673/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,050x = 776,673 × 776,673
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,050x = 603,220,948,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,220,948,929/520,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159,928.75

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