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Finding the Third Proportional to 534,030 and 801,150.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 534,030 and 801,150.75 is: 1,201,884.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,030 : 801,150.75 = 801,150.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,030/801,150.75 = 801,150.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,030x = 801,150.75 × 801,150.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,030x = 641,842,524,225.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,842,524,225.56/534,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201,884.77

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