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Finding the Third Proportional to 526,651 and 794,629

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Solution

The third proportional to 526,651 and 794,629 is: 1,198,963.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,651 : 794,629 = 794,629 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,651/794,629 = 794,629/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,651x = 794,629 × 794,629
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,651x = 631,435,247,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,435,247,641/526,651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198,963.35

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