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Finding the Third Proportional to 526,898 and 817,379

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Solution

The third proportional to 526,898 and 817,379 is: 1,268,003.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,898 : 817,379 = 817,379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,898/817,379 = 817,379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,898x = 817,379 × 817,379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,898x = 668,108,429,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,108,429,641/526,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268,003.35

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