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Finding the Third Proportional to 545,834 and 827,232

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Solution

The third proportional to 545,834 and 827,232 is: 1,253,701.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545,834 : 827,232 = 827,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545,834/827,232 = 827,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545,834x = 827,232 × 827,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545,834x = 684,312,781,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,312,781,824/545,834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253,701.28

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