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Finding the Third Proportional to 544,084 and 845,317

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Solution

The third proportional to 544,084 and 845,317 is: 1,313,328.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,084 : 845,317 = 845,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,084/845,317 = 845,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,084x = 845,317 × 845,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,084x = 714,560,830,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,560,830,489/544,084
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313,328.15

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