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Finding the Third Proportional to 528,144 and 794,748

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Solution

The third proportional to 528,144 and 794,748 is: 1,195,932.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,144 : 794,748 = 794,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,144/794,748 = 794,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,144x = 794,748 × 794,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,144x = 631,624,383,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,624,383,504/528,144
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195,932.14

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