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Finding the Third Proportional to 525,759 and 787,756.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 525,759 and 787,756.50 is: 1,180,313.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,759 : 787,756.50 = 787,756.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,759/787,756.50 = 787,756.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,759x = 787,756.50 × 787,756.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,759x = 620,560,303,292.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,560,303,292.25/525,759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180,313.23

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