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Finding the Third Proportional to 532,160 and 803,766

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Solution

The third proportional to 532,160 and 803,766 is: 1,213,995.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532,160 : 803,766 = 803,766 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532,160/803,766 = 803,766/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532,160x = 803,766 × 803,766
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532,160x = 646,039,782,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,039,782,756/532,160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213,995.38

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