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Finding the Third Proportional to 538,897 and 749,286

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Solution

The third proportional to 538,897 and 749,286 is: 1,041,812.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,897 : 749,286 = 749,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,897/749,286 = 749,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,897x = 749,286 × 749,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,897x = 561,429,509,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,429,509,796/538,897
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041,812.28

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