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Finding the Third Proportional to 537,884 and 832,836

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Solution

The third proportional to 537,884 and 832,836 is: 1,289,526.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,884 : 832,836 = 832,836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,884/832,836 = 832,836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,884x = 832,836 × 832,836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,884x = 693,615,802,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,615,802,896/537,884
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289,526.74

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