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Finding the Third Proportional to 512,856 and 796,167

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Solution

The third proportional to 512,856 and 796,167 is: 1,235,984.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,856 : 796,167 = 796,167 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,856/796,167 = 796,167/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,856x = 796,167 × 796,167
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,856x = 633,881,891,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,881,891,889/512,856
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235,984.16

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