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Finding the Third Proportional to 525,496 and 815,232

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Solution

The third proportional to 525,496 and 815,232 is: 1,264,716.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,496 : 815,232 = 815,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,496/815,232 = 815,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,496x = 815,232 × 815,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,496x = 664,603,213,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,603,213,824/525,496
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264,716.03

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