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Finding the Third Proportional to 541,981 and 805,110

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Solution

The third proportional to 541,981 and 805,110 is: 1,195,986.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,981 : 805,110 = 805,110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,981/805,110 = 805,110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,981x = 805,110 × 805,110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,981x = 648,202,112,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,202,112,100/541,981
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195,986.78

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