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Finding the Third Proportional to 542,451.94 and 1,181,339.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 542,451.94 and 1,181,339.44 is: 2,572,694.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,451.94 : 1,181,339.44 = 1,181,339.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,451.94/1,181,339.44 = 1,181,339.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,451.94x = 1,181,339.44 × 1,181,339.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,451.94x = 1,395,562,866,592.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,562,866,592.82/542,451.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,572,694.04

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