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Finding the Third Proportional to 541,924 and 1,254,934

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Solution

The third proportional to 541,924 and 1,254,934 is: 2,906,052.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,924 : 1,254,934 = 1,254,934 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,924/1,254,934 = 1,254,934/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,924x = 1,254,934 × 1,254,934
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,924x = 1,574,859,344,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,859,344,356/541,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,906,052.04

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