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Finding the Third Proportional to 524,907 and 814,334

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Solution

The third proportional to 524,907 and 814,334 is: 1,263,347.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,907 : 814,334 = 814,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,907/814,334 = 814,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,907x = 814,334 × 814,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,907x = 663,139,863,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,139,863,556/524,907
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263,347.34

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