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Finding the Third Proportional to 528,151 and 794,759.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 528,151 and 794,759.50 is: 1,195,950.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,151 : 794,759.50 = 794,759.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,151/794,759.50 = 794,759.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,151x = 794,759.50 × 794,759.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,151x = 631,642,662,840.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,642,662,840.25/528,151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195,950.90

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