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Finding the Third Proportional to 528,902 and 794,509

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Solution

The third proportional to 528,902 and 794,509 is: 1,193,500.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,902 : 794,509 = 794,509 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,902/794,509 = 794,509/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,902x = 794,509 × 794,509
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,902x = 631,244,551,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,244,551,081/528,902
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193,500.03

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