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Finding the Third Proportional to 542,434 and 1,134,440

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Solution

The third proportional to 542,434 and 1,134,440 is: 2,372,554.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,434 : 1,134,440 = 1,134,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,434/1,134,440 = 1,134,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,434x = 1,134,440 × 1,134,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,434x = 1,286,954,113,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,954,113,600/542,434
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,372,554.29

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