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Finding the Third Proportional to 512,320 and 823,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 512,320 and 823,160 is: 1,322,596.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,320 : 823,160 = 823,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,320/823,160 = 823,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,320x = 823,160 × 823,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,320x = 677,592,385,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,592,385,600/512,320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322,596.01

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