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Finding the Third Proportional to 535,572 and 710,775

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Solution

The third proportional to 535,572 and 710,775 is: 943,292.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,572 : 710,775 = 710,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,572/710,775 = 710,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,572x = 710,775 × 710,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,572x = 505,201,100,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,201,100,625/535,572
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943,292.59

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