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Finding the Third Proportional to 542,026.69 and 1,127,064.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 542,026.69 and 1,127,064.38 is: 2,343,563.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,026.69 : 1,127,064.38 = 1,127,064.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,026.69/1,127,064.38 = 1,127,064.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,026.69x = 1,127,064.38 × 1,127,064.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,026.69x = 1,270,274,105,394.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,274,105,394.14/542,026.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,343,563.77

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