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Finding the Third Proportional to 536,442 and 804,675

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Solution

The third proportional to 536,442 and 804,675 is: 1,207,030.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,442 : 804,675 = 804,675 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,442/804,675 = 804,675/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,442x = 804,675 × 804,675
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,442x = 647,501,855,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,501,855,625/536,442
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207,030.50

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