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Finding the Third Proportional to 525,376 and 832,048

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Solution

The third proportional to 525,376 and 832,048 is: 1,317,730.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,376 : 832,048 = 832,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,376/832,048 = 832,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,376x = 832,048 × 832,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,376x = 692,303,874,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,303,874,304/525,376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317,730.30

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