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Finding the Third Proportional to 528,862 and 805,691

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Solution

The third proportional to 528,862 and 805,691 is: 1,227,424.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,862 : 805,691 = 805,691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,862/805,691 = 805,691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,862x = 805,691 × 805,691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,862x = 649,137,987,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,137,987,481/528,862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227,424.14

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