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Finding the Third Proportional to 587,526 and 792,711

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Solution

The third proportional to 587,526 and 792,711 is: 1,069,553.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,526 : 792,711 = 792,711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,526/792,711 = 792,711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,526x = 792,711 × 792,711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,526x = 628,390,729,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,390,729,521/587,526
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069,553.91

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