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Finding the Third Proportional to 524,332 and 790,794

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Solution

The third proportional to 524,332 and 790,794 is: 1,192,670.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,332 : 790,794 = 790,794 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,332/790,794 = 790,794/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,332x = 790,794 × 790,794
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,332x = 625,355,150,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,355,150,436/524,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192,670.20

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