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Finding the Third Proportional to 541,002.63 and 844,257.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 541,002.63 and 844,257.75 is: 1,317,500.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,002.63 : 844,257.75 = 844,257.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,002.63/844,257.75 = 844,257.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,002.63x = 844,257.75 × 844,257.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,002.63x = 712,771,148,435.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,771,148,435.06/541,002.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317,500.35

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