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Finding the Third Proportional to 587,536 and 792,726

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Solution

The third proportional to 587,536 and 792,726 is: 1,069,576.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,536 : 792,726 = 792,726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,536/792,726 = 792,726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,536x = 792,726 × 792,726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,536x = 628,414,511,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,414,511,076/587,536
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069,576.18

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