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Finding the Third Proportional to 525,047 and 792,376.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 525,047 and 792,376.50 is: 1,195,817.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,047 : 792,376.50 = 792,376.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,047/792,376.50 = 792,376.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,047x = 792,376.50 × 792,376.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,047x = 627,860,517,752.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,860,517,752.25/525,047
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195,817.74

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