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Finding the Third Proportional to 524,896 and 814,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 524,896 and 814,320 is: 1,263,330.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,896 : 814,320 = 814,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,896/814,320 = 814,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,896x = 814,320 × 814,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,896x = 663,117,062,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,117,062,400/524,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263,330.38

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