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Finding the Third Proportional to 541,264 and 756,718

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Solution

The third proportional to 541,264 and 756,718 is: 1,057,935.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,264 : 756,718 = 756,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,264/756,718 = 756,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,264x = 756,718 × 756,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,264x = 572,622,131,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,622,131,524/541,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057,935.00

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