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Finding the Third Proportional to 532,149 and 782,631

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Solution

The third proportional to 532,149 and 782,631 is: 1,151,014.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532,149 : 782,631 = 782,631 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532,149/782,631 = 782,631/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532,149x = 782,631 × 782,631
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532,149x = 612,511,282,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,511,282,161/532,149
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151,014.63

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