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Finding the Third Proportional to 528,150 and 794,758

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Solution

The third proportional to 528,150 and 794,758 is: 1,195,948.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,150 : 794,758 = 794,758 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,150/794,758 = 794,758/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,150x = 794,758 × 794,758
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,150x = 631,640,278,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,640,278,564/528,150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195,948.65

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