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Finding the Third Proportional to 538,896 and 749,285

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Solution

The third proportional to 538,896 and 749,285 is: 1,041,811.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,896 : 749,285 = 749,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,896/749,285 = 749,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,896x = 749,285 × 749,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,896x = 561,428,011,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,428,011,225/538,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041,811.43

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