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Finding the Third Proportional to 525,028 and 787,374

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Solution

The third proportional to 525,028 and 787,374 is: 1,180,809.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,028 : 787,374 = 787,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,028/787,374 = 787,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,028x = 787,374 × 787,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,028x = 619,957,815,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,957,815,876/525,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180,809.05

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