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Finding the Third Proportional to 522,063.56 and 830,714.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 522,063.56 and 830,714.06 is: 1,321,842.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,063.56 : 830,714.06 = 830,714.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,063.56/830,714.06 = 830,714.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,063.56x = 830,714.06 × 830,714.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,063.56x = 690,085,853,635.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,085,853,635.25/522,063.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321,842.59

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