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Finding the Third Proportional to 526,599 and 771,153

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Solution

The third proportional to 526,599 and 771,153 is: 1,129,278.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,599 : 771,153 = 771,153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,599/771,153 = 771,153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,599x = 771,153 × 771,153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,599x = 594,676,949,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,676,949,409/526,599
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129,278.54

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