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Finding the Third Proportional to 534,035 and 826,621

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Solution

The third proportional to 534,035 and 826,621 is: 1,279,508.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,035 : 826,621 = 826,621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,035/826,621 = 826,621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,035x = 826,621 × 826,621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,035x = 683,302,277,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,302,277,641/534,035
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279,508.42

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