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Finding the Third Proportional to 536,450 and 804,687

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Solution

The third proportional to 536,450 and 804,687 is: 1,207,048.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,450 : 804,687 = 804,687 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,450/804,687 = 804,687/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,450x = 804,687 × 804,687
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,450x = 647,521,167,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,521,167,969/536,450
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207,048.50

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