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Finding the Third Proportional to 527,973 and 791,976.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 527,973 and 791,976.75 is: 1,187,991.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,973 : 791,976.75 = 791,976.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,973/791,976.75 = 791,976.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,973x = 791,976.75 × 791,976.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,973x = 627,227,172,540.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,227,172,540.56/527,973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187,991.00

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