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Finding the Third Proportional to 541,623 and 838,202

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Solution

The third proportional to 541,623 and 838,202 is: 1,297,180.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,623 : 838,202 = 838,202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,623/838,202 = 838,202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,623x = 838,202 × 838,202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,623x = 702,582,592,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,582,592,804/541,623
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297,180.13

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