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Finding the Third Proportional to 534,265.88 and 783,902.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 534,265.88 and 783,902.81 is: 1,150,183.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,265.88 : 783,902.81 = 783,902.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,265.88/783,902.81 = 783,902.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,265.88x = 783,902.81 × 783,902.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,265.88x = 614,503,619,445.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,503,619,445.41/534,265.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150,183.17

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