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Finding the Third Proportional to 538,416 and 844,734

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Solution

The third proportional to 538,416 and 844,734 is: 1,325,323.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,416 : 844,734 = 844,734 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,416/844,734 = 844,734/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,416x = 844,734 × 844,734
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,416x = 713,575,530,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,575,530,756/538,416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325,323.78

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