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Finding the Third Proportional to 411,543 and 546,210

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Solution

The third proportional to 411,543 and 546,210 is: 724,943.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,543 : 546,210 = 546,210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,543/546,210 = 546,210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,543x = 546,210 × 546,210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,543x = 298,345,364,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,345,364,100/411,543
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,943.36

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