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Finding the Third Proportional to 538,204 and 731,274

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Solution

The third proportional to 538,204 and 731,274 is: 993,604.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,204 : 731,274 = 731,274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,204/731,274 = 731,274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,204x = 731,274 × 731,274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,204x = 534,761,663,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,761,663,076/538,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993,604.03

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