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Finding the Third Proportional to 536,766 and 830,097

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Solution

The third proportional to 536,766 and 830,097 is: 1,283,727.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,766 : 830,097 = 830,097 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,766/830,097 = 830,097/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,766x = 830,097 × 830,097
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,766x = 689,061,029,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,061,029,409/536,766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283,727.04

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