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Finding the Third Proportional to 542,696 and 797,787

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Solution

The third proportional to 542,696 and 797,787 is: 1,172,781.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,696 : 797,787 = 797,787 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,696/797,787 = 797,787/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,696x = 797,787 × 797,787
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,696x = 636,464,097,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,464,097,369/542,696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172,781.99

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