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Finding the Third Proportional to 526,595.63 and 771,148.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 526,595.63 and 771,148.13 is: 1,129,271.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,595.63 : 771,148.13 = 771,148.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,595.63/771,148.13 = 771,148.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,595.63x = 771,148.13 × 771,148.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,595.63x = 594,669,430,691.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,669,430,691.02/526,595.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129,271.50

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