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Finding the Third Proportional to 519,362 and 782,462

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Solution

The third proportional to 519,362 and 782,462 is: 1,178,844.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,362 : 782,462 = 782,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,362/782,462 = 782,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,362x = 782,462 × 782,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,362x = 612,246,781,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,246,781,444/519,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178,844.01

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