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Finding the Third Proportional to 536,336 and 795,226

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Solution

The third proportional to 536,336 and 795,226 is: 1,179,082.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,336 : 795,226 = 795,226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,336/795,226 = 795,226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,336x = 795,226 × 795,226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,336x = 632,384,391,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,384,391,076/536,336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179,082.50

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