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Finding the Third Proportional to 538,212 and 833,364

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Solution

The third proportional to 538,212 and 833,364 is: 1,290,375.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,212 : 833,364 = 833,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,212/833,364 = 833,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,212x = 833,364 × 833,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,212x = 694,495,556,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,495,556,496/538,212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290,375.46

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