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Finding the Third Proportional to 542,088 and 805,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 542,088 and 805,284 is: 1,196,267.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,088 : 805,284 = 805,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,088/805,284 = 805,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,088x = 805,284 × 805,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,088x = 648,482,320,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,482,320,656/542,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196,267.62

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