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Finding the Third Proportional to 538,443 and 833,625

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Solution

The third proportional to 538,443 and 833,625 is: 1,290,629.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,443 : 833,625 = 833,625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,443/833,625 = 833,625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,443x = 833,625 × 833,625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,443x = 694,930,640,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,930,640,625/538,443
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290,629.91

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