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Finding the Third Proportional to 531,078 and 797,193

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Solution

The third proportional to 531,078 and 797,193 is: 1,196,654.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531,078 : 797,193 = 797,193 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531,078/797,193 = 797,193/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531,078x = 797,193 × 797,193
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531,078x = 635,516,679,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,516,679,249/531,078
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196,654.12

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