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Finding the Third Proportional to 511,274 and 800,283

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Solution

The third proportional to 511,274 and 800,283 is: 1,252,660.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,274 : 800,283 = 800,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,274/800,283 = 800,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,274x = 800,283 × 800,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,274x = 640,452,880,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,452,880,089/511,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252,660.77

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