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Finding the Third Proportional to 536,912 and 751,034

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Solution

The third proportional to 536,912 and 751,034 is: 1,050,548.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,912 : 751,034 = 751,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,912/751,034 = 751,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,912x = 751,034 × 751,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,912x = 564,052,069,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,052,069,156/536,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050,548.45

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