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Finding the Third Proportional to 536,439 and 804,670.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 536,439 and 804,670.50 is: 1,207,023.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,439 : 804,670.50 = 804,670.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,439/804,670.50 = 804,670.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,439x = 804,670.50 × 804,670.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,439x = 647,494,613,570.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,494,613,570.25/536,439
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207,023.75

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