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Finding the Third Proportional to 525,420 and 832,113

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Solution

The third proportional to 525,420 and 832,113 is: 1,317,825.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,420 : 832,113 = 832,113 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,420/832,113 = 832,113/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,420x = 832,113 × 832,113
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,420x = 692,412,044,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,412,044,769/525,420
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317,825.82

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