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Finding the Third Proportional to 541,769 and 804,853

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Solution

The third proportional to 541,769 and 804,853 is: 1,195,691.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,769 : 804,853 = 804,853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,769/804,853 = 804,853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,769x = 804,853 × 804,853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,769x = 647,788,351,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,788,351,609/541,769
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195,691.06

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