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Finding the Third Proportional to 532,044 and 782,514

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Solution

The third proportional to 532,044 and 782,514 is: 1,150,897.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532,044 : 782,514 = 782,514 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532,044/782,514 = 782,514/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532,044x = 782,514 × 782,514
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532,044x = 612,328,160,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,328,160,196/532,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150,897.60

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