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Finding the Third Proportional to 542,608 and 798,224

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Solution

The third proportional to 542,608 and 798,224 is: 1,174,257.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,608 : 798,224 = 798,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,608/798,224 = 798,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,608x = 798,224 × 798,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,608x = 637,161,554,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,161,554,176/542,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174,257.57

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