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Finding the Third Proportional to 535,888 and 714,374

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Solution

The third proportional to 535,888 and 714,374 is: 952,307.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,888 : 714,374 = 714,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,888/714,374 = 714,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,888x = 714,374 × 714,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,888x = 510,330,211,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,330,211,876/535,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952,307.59

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