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Finding the Third Proportional to 524,940 and 787,822

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Solution

The third proportional to 524,940 and 787,822 is: 1,182,351.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,940 : 787,822 = 787,822 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,940/787,822 = 787,822/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,940x = 787,822 × 787,822
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,940x = 620,663,503,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,663,503,684/524,940
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182,351.32

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