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Finding the Third Proportional to 538,843.25 and 845,282.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 538,843.25 and 845,282.25 is: 1,325,992.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,843.25 : 845,282.25 = 845,282.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,843.25/845,282.25 = 845,282.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,843.25x = 845,282.25 × 845,282.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,843.25x = 714,502,082,165.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,502,082,165.06/538,843.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325,992.45

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