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Finding the Third Proportional to 525,968 and 854,528

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Solution

The third proportional to 525,968 and 854,528 is: 1,388,331.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,968 : 854,528 = 854,528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,968/854,528 = 854,528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,968x = 854,528 × 854,528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,968x = 730,218,102,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,218,102,784/525,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388,331.80

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