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Finding the Third Proportional to 536,752 and 848,860

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Solution

The third proportional to 536,752 and 848,860 is: 1,342,451.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,752 : 848,860 = 848,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,752/848,860 = 848,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,752x = 848,860 × 848,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,752x = 720,563,299,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,563,299,600/536,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342,451.08

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