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Finding the Third Proportional to 541,032 and 841,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 541,032 and 841,044 is: 1,307,418.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,032 : 841,044 = 841,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,032/841,044 = 841,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,032x = 841,044 × 841,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,032x = 707,355,009,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,355,009,936/541,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307,418.06

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