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Finding the Third Proportional to 527,988 and 866,772

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Solution

The third proportional to 527,988 and 866,772 is: 1,422,937.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,988 : 866,772 = 866,772 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,988/866,772 = 866,772/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,988x = 866,772 × 866,772
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,988x = 751,293,699,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,293,699,984/527,988
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422,937.07

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