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Finding the Third Proportional to 520,092 and 825,237

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Solution

The third proportional to 520,092 and 825,237 is: 1,309,414.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,092 : 825,237 = 825,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,092/825,237 = 825,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,092x = 825,237 × 825,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,092x = 681,016,106,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,016,106,169/520,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309,414.69

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