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Finding the Third Proportional to 512,926 and 804,599

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Solution

The third proportional to 512,926 and 804,599 is: 1,262,130.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,926 : 804,599 = 804,599 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,926/804,599 = 804,599/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,926x = 804,599 × 804,599
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,926x = 647,379,550,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,379,550,801/512,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262,130.50

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