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Finding the Third Proportional to 535,431 and 788,334

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Solution

The third proportional to 535,431 and 788,334 is: 1,160,692.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,431 : 788,334 = 788,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,431/788,334 = 788,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,431x = 788,334 × 788,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,431x = 621,470,495,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,470,495,556/535,431
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160,692.03

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