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Finding the Third Proportional to 542,664 and 1,157,376

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Solution

The third proportional to 542,664 and 1,157,376 is: 2,468,413.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,664 : 1,157,376 = 1,157,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,664/1,157,376 = 1,157,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,664x = 1,157,376 × 1,157,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,664x = 1,339,519,205,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,519,205,376/542,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,468,413.61

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