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Finding the Third Proportional to 542,653 and 1,157,357

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Solution

The third proportional to 542,653 and 1,157,357 is: 2,468,382.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,653 : 1,157,357 = 1,157,357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,653/1,157,357 = 1,157,357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,653x = 1,157,357 × 1,157,357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,653x = 1,339,475,225,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,475,225,449/542,653
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,468,382.60

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