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Finding the Third Proportional to 542,612 and 798,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 542,612 and 798,230 is: 1,174,266.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,612 : 798,230 = 798,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,612/798,230 = 798,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,612x = 798,230 × 798,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,612x = 637,171,132,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,171,132,900/542,612
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174,266.57

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