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Finding the Third Proportional to 537,592 and 794,130

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Solution

The third proportional to 537,592 and 794,130 is: 1,173,087.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,592 : 794,130 = 794,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,592/794,130 = 794,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,592x = 794,130 × 794,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,592x = 630,642,456,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,642,456,900/537,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173,087.50

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