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Finding the Third Proportional to 537,722 and 825,382

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Solution

The third proportional to 537,722 and 825,382 is: 1,266,928.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,722 : 825,382 = 825,382 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,722/825,382 = 825,382/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,722x = 825,382 × 825,382
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,722x = 681,255,445,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,255,445,924/537,722
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266,928.72

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