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Finding the Third Proportional to 536,332 and 795,220

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Solution

The third proportional to 536,332 and 795,220 is: 1,179,073.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,332 : 795,220 = 795,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,332/795,220 = 795,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,332x = 795,220 × 795,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,332x = 632,374,848,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,374,848,400/536,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179,073.50

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