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Finding the Third Proportional to 528,152 and 794,761

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Solution

The third proportional to 528,152 and 794,761 is: 1,195,953.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,152 : 794,761 = 794,761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,152/794,761 = 794,761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,152x = 794,761 × 794,761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,152x = 631,645,047,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,645,047,121/528,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195,953.15

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