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Finding the Third Proportional to 518,804 and 952,360

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Solution

The third proportional to 518,804 and 952,360 is: 1,748,231.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,804 : 952,360 = 952,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,804/952,360 = 952,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,804x = 952,360 × 952,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,804x = 906,989,569,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,989,569,600/518,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748,231.64

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