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Finding the Third Proportional to 541,900 and 843,864

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Solution

The third proportional to 541,900 and 843,864 is: 1,314,091.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,900 : 843,864 = 843,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,900/843,864 = 843,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,900x = 843,864 × 843,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,900x = 712,106,450,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,106,450,496/541,900
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314,091.99

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