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Finding the Third Proportional to 542,740 and 797,838

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Solution

The third proportional to 542,740 and 797,838 is: 1,172,836.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,740 : 797,838 = 797,838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,740/797,838 = 797,838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,740x = 797,838 × 797,838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,740x = 636,545,474,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,545,474,244/542,740
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172,836.85

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