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Finding the Third Proportional to 528,987 and 804,552

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Solution

The third proportional to 528,987 and 804,552 is: 1,223,666.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,987 : 804,552 = 804,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,987/804,552 = 804,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,987x = 804,552 × 804,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,987x = 647,303,920,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,303,920,704/528,987
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223,666.97

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