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Finding the Third Proportional to 524,954 and 814,395

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Solution

The third proportional to 524,954 and 814,395 is: 1,263,423.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,954 : 814,395 = 814,395 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,954/814,395 = 814,395/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,954x = 814,395 × 814,395
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,954x = 663,239,216,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,239,216,025/524,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263,423.49

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