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Finding the Third Proportional to 541,006 and 844,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 541,006 and 844,262 is: 1,317,505.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,006 : 844,262 = 844,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,006/844,262 = 844,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,006x = 844,262 × 844,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,006x = 712,778,324,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,778,324,644/541,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317,505.40

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