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Finding the Third Proportional to 524,977.50 and 837,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 524,977.50 and 837,312 is: 1,335,469.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,977.50 : 837,312 = 837,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,977.50/837,312 = 837,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,977.50x = 837,312 × 837,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,977.50x = 701,091,385,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,091,385,344/524,977.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335,469.40

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