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Finding the Third Proportional to 525,766 and 787,754

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Solution

The third proportional to 525,766 and 787,754 is: 1,180,290.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,766 : 787,754 = 787,754 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,766/787,754 = 787,754/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,766x = 787,754 × 787,754
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,766x = 620,556,364,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,556,364,516/525,766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180,290.02

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