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Finding the Third Proportional to 528,129 and 794,727

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Solution

The third proportional to 528,129 and 794,727 is: 1,195,902.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,129 : 794,727 = 794,727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,129/794,727 = 794,727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,129x = 794,727 × 794,727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,129x = 631,591,004,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,591,004,529/528,129
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195,902.90

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