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Finding the Third Proportional to 535,302 and 782,847

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Solution

The third proportional to 535,302 and 782,847 is: 1,144,866.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,302 : 782,847 = 782,847 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,302/782,847 = 782,847/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,302x = 782,847 × 782,847
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,302x = 612,849,425,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,849,425,409/535,302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144,866.68

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