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Finding the Third Proportional to 532,152 and 796,131

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Solution

The third proportional to 532,152 and 796,131 is: 1,191,059.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532,152 : 796,131 = 796,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532,152/796,131 = 796,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532,152x = 796,131 × 796,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532,152x = 633,824,569,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,824,569,161/532,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191,059.26

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