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Finding the Third Proportional to 538,392 and 844,656

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Solution

The third proportional to 538,392 and 844,656 is: 1,325,138.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,392 : 844,656 = 844,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,392/844,656 = 844,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,392x = 844,656 × 844,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,392x = 713,443,758,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,443,758,336/538,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325,138.11

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