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Finding the Third Proportional to 535,274 and 782,808

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Solution

The third proportional to 535,274 and 782,808 is: 1,144,812.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,274 : 782,808 = 782,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,274/782,808 = 782,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,274x = 782,808 × 782,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,274x = 612,788,364,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,788,364,864/535,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144,812.50

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