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Finding the Third Proportional to 524,250 and 796,103

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Solution

The third proportional to 524,250 and 796,103 is: 1,208,927.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,250 : 796,103 = 796,103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,250/796,103 = 796,103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,250x = 796,103 × 796,103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,250x = 633,779,986,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,779,986,609/524,250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208,927.01

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