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Finding the Third Proportional to 535,712 and 734,560

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Solution

The third proportional to 535,712 and 734,560 is: 1,007,217.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,712 : 734,560 = 734,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,712/734,560 = 734,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,712x = 734,560 × 734,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,712x = 539,578,393,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,578,393,600/535,712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007,217.30

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