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Finding the Third Proportional to 534,030 and 826,614

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Solution

The third proportional to 534,030 and 826,614 is: 1,279,498.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,030 : 826,614 = 826,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,030/826,614 = 826,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,030x = 826,614 × 826,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,030x = 683,290,704,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,290,704,996/534,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279,498.73

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