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Finding the Third Proportional to 532,680 and 804,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 532,680 and 804,720 is: 1,215,690.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532,680 : 804,720 = 804,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532,680/804,720 = 804,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532,680x = 804,720 × 804,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532,680x = 647,574,278,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,574,278,400/532,680
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215,690.99

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