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Finding the Third Proportional to 524,150 and 785,406

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Solution

The third proportional to 524,150 and 785,406 is: 1,176,881.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,150 : 785,406 = 785,406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,150/785,406 = 785,406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,150x = 785,406 × 785,406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,150x = 616,862,584,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,862,584,836/524,150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176,881.78

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