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Finding the Third Proportional to 536,729.50 and 802,340

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Solution

The third proportional to 536,729.50 and 802,340 is: 1,199,392.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,729.50 : 802,340 = 802,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,729.50/802,340 = 802,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,729.50x = 802,340 × 802,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,729.50x = 643,749,475,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,749,475,600/536,729.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199,392.76

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