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Finding the Third Proportional to 538,608 and 819,105

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Solution

The third proportional to 538,608 and 819,105 is: 1,245,679.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,608 : 819,105 = 819,105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,608/819,105 = 819,105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,608x = 819,105 × 819,105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,608x = 670,933,001,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,933,001,025/538,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245,679.61

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