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Finding the Third Proportional to 518,384 and 811,436

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Solution

The third proportional to 518,384 and 811,436 is: 1,270,155.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,384 : 811,436 = 811,436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,384/811,436 = 811,436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,384x = 811,436 × 811,436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,384x = 658,428,382,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,428,382,096/518,384
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270,155.68

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