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Finding the Third Proportional to 526,622 and 794,571

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Solution

The third proportional to 526,622 and 794,571 is: 1,198,854.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,622 : 794,571 = 794,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,622/794,571 = 794,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,622x = 794,571 × 794,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,622x = 631,343,074,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,343,074,041/526,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198,854.35

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