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Finding the Third Proportional to 532,392 and 804,133

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Solution

The third proportional to 532,392 and 804,133 is: 1,214,574.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532,392 : 804,133 = 804,133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532,392/804,133 = 804,133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532,392x = 804,133 × 804,133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532,392x = 646,629,881,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,629,881,689/532,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214,574.75

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