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Finding the Third Proportional to 528,068 and 794,562

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Solution

The third proportional to 528,068 and 794,562 is: 1,195,544.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,068 : 794,562 = 794,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,068/794,562 = 794,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,068x = 794,562 × 794,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,068x = 631,328,771,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,328,771,844/528,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195,544.46

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