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Finding the Third Proportional to 544,788 and 845,517

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Solution

The third proportional to 544,788 and 845,517 is: 1,312,251.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,788 : 845,517 = 845,517 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,788/845,517 = 845,517/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,788x = 845,517 × 845,517
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,788x = 714,898,997,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,898,997,289/544,788
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312,251.73

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