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Finding the Third Proportional to 544,368 and 711,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 544,368 and 711,572 is: 930,133.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,368 : 711,572 = 711,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,368/711,572 = 711,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,368x = 711,572 × 711,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,368x = 506,334,711,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,334,711,184/544,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930,133.13

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