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Finding the Third Proportional to 532,498 and 804,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 532,498 and 804,292 is: 1,214,813.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532,498 : 804,292 = 804,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532,498/804,292 = 804,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532,498x = 804,292 × 804,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532,498x = 646,885,621,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,885,621,264/532,498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214,813.24

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