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Finding the Third Proportional to 587,524 and 792,708

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Solution

The third proportional to 587,524 and 792,708 is: 1,069,549.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,524 : 792,708 = 792,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,524/792,708 = 792,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,524x = 792,708 × 792,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,524x = 628,385,973,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,385,973,264/587,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069,549.45

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