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Finding the Third Proportional to 528,869 and 805,700

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Solution

The third proportional to 528,869 and 805,700 is: 1,227,435.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,869 : 805,700 = 805,700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,869/805,700 = 805,700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,869x = 805,700 × 805,700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,869x = 649,152,490,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,152,490,000/528,869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227,435.32

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