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Finding the Third Proportional to 524,868 and 787,167

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Solution

The third proportional to 524,868 and 787,167 is: 1,180,548.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,868 : 787,167 = 787,167 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,868/787,167 = 787,167/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,868x = 787,167 × 787,167
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,868x = 619,631,885,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,631,885,889/524,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180,548.03

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