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Finding the Third Proportional to 528,962 and 805,828

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Solution

The third proportional to 528,962 and 805,828 is: 1,227,609.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,962 : 805,828 = 805,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,962/805,828 = 805,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,962x = 805,828 × 805,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,962x = 649,358,765,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,358,765,584/528,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227,609.48

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