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Finding the Third Proportional to 541,707.75 and 858,519

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Solution

The third proportional to 541,707.75 and 858,519 is: 1,360,613.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,707.75 : 858,519 = 858,519 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,707.75/858,519 = 858,519/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,707.75x = 858,519 × 858,519
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,707.75x = 737,054,873,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,054,873,361/541,707.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360,613.49

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