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Finding the Third Proportional to 528,072 and 794,568

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Solution

The third proportional to 528,072 and 794,568 is: 1,195,553.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,072 : 794,568 = 794,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,072/794,568 = 794,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,072x = 794,568 × 794,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,072x = 631,338,306,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,338,306,624/528,072
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195,553.46

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