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Finding the Third Proportional to 542,476 and 802,650

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Solution

The third proportional to 542,476 and 802,650 is: 1,187,604.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,476 : 802,650 = 802,650 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,476/802,650 = 802,650/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,476x = 802,650 × 802,650
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,476x = 644,247,022,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,247,022,500/542,476
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187,604.65

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