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Finding the Third Proportional to 532,760 and 804,666

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Solution

The third proportional to 532,760 and 804,666 is: 1,215,345.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532,760 : 804,666 = 804,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532,760/804,666 = 804,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532,760x = 804,666 × 804,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532,760x = 647,487,371,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,487,371,556/532,760
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215,345.32

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