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Finding the Third Proportional to 538,851 and 845,294

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Solution

The third proportional to 538,851 and 845,294 is: 1,326,010.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,851 : 845,294 = 845,294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,851/845,294 = 845,294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,851x = 845,294 × 845,294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,851x = 714,521,946,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,521,946,436/538,851
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326,010.24

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