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Finding the Third Proportional to 526,059 and 847,179.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 526,059 and 847,179.75 is: 1,364,321.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,059 : 847,179.75 = 847,179.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,059/847,179.75 = 847,179.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,059x = 847,179.75 × 847,179.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,059x = 717,713,528,810.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,713,528,810.06/526,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364,321.36

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