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Finding the Third Proportional to 525,441 and 832,144.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 525,441 and 832,144.50 is: 1,317,872.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,441 : 832,144.50 = 832,144.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,441/832,144.50 = 832,144.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,441x = 832,144.50 × 832,144.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,441x = 692,464,468,880.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,464,468,880.25/525,441
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317,872.93

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