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Finding the Third Proportional to 539,754 and 792,117

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Solution

The third proportional to 539,754 and 792,117 is: 1,162,472.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,754 : 792,117 = 792,117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,754/792,117 = 792,117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,754x = 792,117 × 792,117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,754x = 627,449,341,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,449,341,689/539,754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162,472.80

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