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Finding the Third Proportional to 541,844 and 843,791

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Solution

The third proportional to 541,844 and 843,791 is: 1,314,000.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,844 : 843,791 = 843,791 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,844/843,791 = 843,791/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,844x = 843,791 × 843,791
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,844x = 711,983,251,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,983,251,681/541,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314,000.43

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