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Finding the Third Proportional to 536,344 and 795,238

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Solution

The third proportional to 536,344 and 795,238 is: 1,179,100.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,344 : 795,238 = 795,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,344/795,238 = 795,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,344x = 795,238 × 795,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,344x = 632,403,476,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,403,476,644/536,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179,100.50

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