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Finding the Third Proportional to 524,163 and 785,422.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 524,163 and 785,422.50 is: 1,176,902.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,163 : 785,422.50 = 785,422.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,163/785,422.50 = 785,422.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,163x = 785,422.50 × 785,422.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,163x = 616,888,503,506.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,888,503,506.25/524,163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176,902.04

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