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Finding the Third Proportional to 533,296 and 750,048

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Solution

The third proportional to 533,296 and 750,048 is: 1,054,896.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533,296 : 750,048 = 750,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533,296/750,048 = 750,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533,296x = 750,048 × 750,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533,296x = 562,572,002,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,572,002,304/533,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054,896.35

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