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Finding the Third Proportional to 535,289 and 782,832

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Solution

The third proportional to 535,289 and 782,832 is: 1,144,850.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,289 : 782,832 = 782,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,289/782,832 = 782,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,289x = 782,832 × 782,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,289x = 612,825,940,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,825,940,224/535,289
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144,850.61

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