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Finding the Third Proportional to 520,651 and 804,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 520,651 and 804,572 is: 1,243,320.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,651 : 804,572 = 804,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,651/804,572 = 804,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,651x = 804,572 × 804,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,651x = 647,336,103,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,336,103,184/520,651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243,320.58

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