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Finding the Third Proportional to 539,753 and 792,115

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Solution

The third proportional to 539,753 and 792,115 is: 1,162,469.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,753 : 792,115 = 792,115 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,753/792,115 = 792,115/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,753x = 792,115 × 792,115
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,753x = 627,446,173,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,446,173,225/539,753
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162,469.08

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