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Finding the Third Proportional to 541,570 and 838,154

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Solution

The third proportional to 541,570 and 838,154 is: 1,297,158.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,570 : 838,154 = 838,154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,570/838,154 = 838,154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,570x = 838,154 × 838,154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,570x = 702,502,127,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,502,127,716/541,570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297,158.50

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