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Finding the Third Proportional to 532,380 and 804,114

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Solution

The third proportional to 532,380 and 804,114 is: 1,214,544.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532,380 : 804,114 = 804,114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532,380/804,114 = 804,114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532,380x = 804,114 × 804,114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532,380x = 646,599,324,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,599,324,996/532,380
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214,544.73

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