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Finding the Third Proportional to 526,854 and 752,863

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Solution

The third proportional to 526,854 and 752,863 is: 1,075,824.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,854 : 752,863 = 752,863 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,854/752,863 = 752,863/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,854x = 752,863 × 752,863
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,854x = 566,802,696,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,802,696,769/526,854
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075,824.99

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