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Finding the Third Proportional to 533,196 and 847,962

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Solution

The third proportional to 533,196 and 847,962 is: 1,348,546.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533,196 : 847,962 = 847,962 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533,196/847,962 = 847,962/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533,196x = 847,962 × 847,962
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533,196x = 719,039,553,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,039,553,444/533,196
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348,546.41

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