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Finding the Third Proportional to 523,648 and 819,168

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Solution

The third proportional to 523,648 and 819,168 is: 1,281,464.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523,648 : 819,168 = 819,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523,648/819,168 = 819,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523,648x = 819,168 × 819,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523,648x = 671,036,212,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,036,212,224/523,648
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281,464.29

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