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Finding the Third Proportional to 540,536 and 847,929

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Solution

The third proportional to 540,536 and 847,929 is: 1,330,130.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540,536 : 847,929 = 847,929 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540,536/847,929 = 847,929/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540,536x = 847,929 × 847,929
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540,536x = 718,983,589,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,983,589,041/540,536
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330,130.81

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