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Finding the Third Proportional to 535,468 and 785,314

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Solution

The third proportional to 535,468 and 785,314 is: 1,151,736.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,468 : 785,314 = 785,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,468/785,314 = 785,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,468x = 785,314 × 785,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,468x = 616,718,078,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,718,078,596/535,468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151,736.57

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