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Finding the Third Proportional to 538,560 and 819,504

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Solution

The third proportional to 538,560 and 819,504 is: 1,247,004.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,560 : 819,504 = 819,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,560/819,504 = 819,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,560x = 819,504 × 819,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,560x = 671,586,806,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,586,806,016/538,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247,004.62

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