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Finding the Third Proportional to 546,512 and 764,236

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Solution

The third proportional to 546,512 and 764,236 is: 1,068,698.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,512 : 764,236 = 764,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,512/764,236 = 764,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,512x = 764,236 × 764,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,512x = 584,056,663,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,056,663,696/546,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068,698.70

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