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Finding the Third Proportional to 525,028 and 792,348

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Solution

The third proportional to 525,028 and 792,348 is: 1,195,774.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,028 : 792,348 = 792,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,028/792,348 = 792,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,028x = 792,348 × 792,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,028x = 627,815,353,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,815,353,104/525,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195,774.99

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