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Finding the Third Proportional to 534,906 and 830,922

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Solution

The third proportional to 534,906 and 830,922 is: 1,290,752.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,906 : 830,922 = 830,922 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,906/830,922 = 830,922/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,906x = 830,922 × 830,922
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,906x = 690,431,370,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,431,370,084/534,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290,752.71

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