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Finding the Third Proportional to 542,485 and 1,188,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 542,485 and 1,188,312 is: 2,602,994.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,485 : 1,188,312 = 1,188,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,485/1,188,312 = 1,188,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,485x = 1,188,312 × 1,188,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,485x = 1,412,085,409,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,412,085,409,344/542,485
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,602,994.39

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