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Finding the Third Proportional to 535,238 and 782,760

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Solution

The third proportional to 535,238 and 782,760 is: 1,144,749.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,238 : 782,760 = 782,760 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,238/782,760 = 782,760/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,238x = 782,760 × 782,760
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,238x = 612,713,217,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,713,217,600/535,238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144,749.10

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