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Finding the Third Proportional to 536,764 and 1,157,598.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 536,764 and 1,157,598.50 is: 2,496,505.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,764 : 1,157,598.50 = 1,157,598.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,764/1,157,598.50 = 1,157,598.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,764x = 1,157,598.50 × 1,157,598.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,764x = 1,340,034,287,202.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,034,287,202.25/536,764
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,496,505.52

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