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Finding the Third Proportional to 541,970 and 805,095

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Solution

The third proportional to 541,970 and 805,095 is: 1,195,966.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,970 : 805,095 = 805,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,970/805,095 = 805,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,970x = 805,095 × 805,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,970x = 648,177,959,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,177,959,025/541,970
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195,966.49

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