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Finding the Third Proportional to 538,213 and 833,367

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Solution

The third proportional to 538,213 and 833,367 is: 1,290,382.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,213 : 833,367 = 833,367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,213/833,367 = 833,367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,213x = 833,367 × 833,367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,213x = 694,500,556,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,500,556,689/538,213
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290,382.35

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