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Finding the Third Proportional to 401,917 and 535,782

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Solution

The third proportional to 401,917 and 535,782 is: 714,232.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,917 : 535,782 = 535,782 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,917/535,782 = 535,782/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,917x = 535,782 × 535,782
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,917x = 287,062,351,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,062,351,524/401,917
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,232.92

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