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Finding the Third Proportional to 535,868 and 829,380

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Solution

The third proportional to 535,868 and 829,380 is: 1,283,657.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,868 : 829,380 = 829,380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,868/829,380 = 829,380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,868x = 829,380 × 829,380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,868x = 687,871,184,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,871,184,400/535,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283,657.89

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