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Finding the Third Proportional to 542,544 and 1,178,490

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Solution

The third proportional to 542,544 and 1,178,490 is: 2,559,863.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,544 : 1,178,490 = 1,178,490 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,544/1,178,490 = 1,178,490/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,544x = 1,178,490 × 1,178,490
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,544x = 1,388,838,680,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,838,680,100/542,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559,863.68

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