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Finding the Third Proportional to 525,447 and 832,155

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Solution

The third proportional to 525,447 and 832,155 is: 1,317,891.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,447 : 832,155 = 832,155 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,447/832,155 = 832,155/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,447x = 832,155 × 832,155
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,447x = 692,481,944,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,481,944,025/525,447
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317,891.14

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