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Finding the Third Proportional to 536,348 and 795,239.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 536,348 and 795,239.50 is: 1,179,096.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,348 : 795,239.50 = 795,239.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,348/795,239.50 = 795,239.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,348x = 795,239.50 × 795,239.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,348x = 632,405,862,360.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,405,862,360.25/536,348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179,096.15

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