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Finding the Third Proportional to 528,852 and 771,124.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 528,852 and 771,124.50 is: 1,124,384.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,852 : 771,124.50 = 771,124.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,852/771,124.50 = 771,124.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,852x = 771,124.50 × 771,124.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,852x = 594,632,994,500.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,632,994,500.25/528,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124,384.51

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