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Finding the Third Proportional to 514,562 and 795,171

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Solution

The third proportional to 514,562 and 795,171 is: 1,228,806.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514,562 : 795,171 = 795,171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514,562/795,171 = 795,171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514,562x = 795,171 × 795,171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514,562x = 632,296,919,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,296,919,241/514,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228,806.09

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