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Finding the Third Proportional to 524,858.50 and 787,151

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Solution

The third proportional to 524,858.50 and 787,151 is: 1,180,521.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,858.50 : 787,151 = 787,151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,858.50/787,151 = 787,151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,858.50x = 787,151 × 787,151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,858.50x = 619,606,696,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,606,696,801/524,858.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180,521.41

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