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Finding the Third Proportional to 534,272 and 832,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 534,272 and 832,044 is: 1,295,776.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,272 : 832,044 = 832,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,272/832,044 = 832,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,272x = 832,044 × 832,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,272x = 692,297,217,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,297,217,936/534,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295,776.72

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