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Finding the Third Proportional to 528,846 and 805,668.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 528,846 and 805,668.50 is: 1,227,392.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,846 : 805,668.50 = 805,668.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,846/805,668.50 = 805,668.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,846x = 805,668.50 × 805,668.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,846x = 649,101,731,892.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,101,731,892.25/528,846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227,392.72

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