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Finding the Third Proportional to 523,826 and 819,435

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Solution

The third proportional to 523,826 and 819,435 is: 1,281,864.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523,826 : 819,435 = 819,435 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523,826/819,435 = 819,435/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523,826x = 819,435 × 819,435
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523,826x = 671,473,719,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,473,719,225/523,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281,864.05

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