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Finding the Third Proportional to 536,342 and 795,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 536,342 and 795,230 is: 1,179,081.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,342 : 795,230 = 795,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,342/795,230 = 795,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,342x = 795,230 × 795,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,342x = 632,390,752,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,390,752,900/536,342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179,081.17

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