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Finding the Third Proportional to 532,104 and 826,143

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Solution

The third proportional to 532,104 and 826,143 is: 1,282,667.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532,104 : 826,143 = 826,143 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532,104/826,143 = 826,143/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532,104x = 826,143 × 826,143
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532,104x = 682,512,256,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,512,256,449/532,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282,667.03

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