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Finding the Third Proportional to 542,692 and 797,781

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Solution

The third proportional to 542,692 and 797,781 is: 1,172,773.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,692 : 797,781 = 797,781 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,692/797,781 = 797,781/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,692x = 797,781 × 797,781
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,692x = 636,454,523,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,454,523,961/542,692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172,773.00

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