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Finding the Third Proportional to 525,878 and 751,941

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Solution

The third proportional to 525,878 and 751,941 is: 1,075,183.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,878 : 751,941 = 751,941 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,878/751,941 = 751,941/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,878x = 751,941 × 751,941
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,878x = 565,415,267,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,415,267,481/525,878
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075,183.35

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