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Finding the Third Proportional to 528,904 and 794,512

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Solution

The third proportional to 528,904 and 794,512 is: 1,193,504.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,904 : 794,512 = 794,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,904/794,512 = 794,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,904x = 794,512 × 794,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,904x = 631,249,318,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,249,318,144/528,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193,504.53

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