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Finding the Third Proportional to 536,304 and 786,924

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Solution

The third proportional to 536,304 and 786,924 is: 1,154,661.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,304 : 786,924 = 786,924 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,304/786,924 = 786,924/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,304x = 786,924 × 786,924
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,304x = 619,249,381,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,249,381,776/536,304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154,661.13

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