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Finding the Third Proportional to 542,730 and 797,841

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Solution

The third proportional to 542,730 and 797,841 is: 1,172,867.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,730 : 797,841 = 797,841 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,730/797,841 = 797,841/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,730x = 797,841 × 797,841
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,730x = 636,550,261,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,550,261,281/542,730
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172,867.28

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