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Finding the Third Proportional to 539,912 and 858,092

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Solution

The third proportional to 539,912 and 858,092 is: 1,363,781.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,912 : 858,092 = 858,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,912/858,092 = 858,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,912x = 858,092 × 858,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,912x = 736,321,880,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,321,880,464/539,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363,781.28

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