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Finding the Third Proportional to 523,323 and 830,020

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Solution

The third proportional to 523,323 and 830,020 is: 1,316,458.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523,323 : 830,020 = 830,020 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523,323/830,020 = 830,020/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523,323x = 830,020 × 830,020
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523,323x = 688,933,200,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,933,200,400/523,323
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316,458.86

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