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Finding the Third Proportional to 541,872 and 804,964

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Solution

The third proportional to 541,872 and 804,964 is: 1,195,793.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,872 : 804,964 = 804,964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,872/804,964 = 804,964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,872x = 804,964 × 804,964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,872x = 647,967,041,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,967,041,296/541,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195,793.55

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