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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,587 and 542,791

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,587 and 542,791 is: 1,199,664.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,587 : 542,791 = 542,791 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,587/542,791 = 542,791/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,587x = 542,791 × 542,791
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,587x = 294,622,069,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,622,069,681/245,587
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199,664.76

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