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Finding the Third Proportional to 542,796 and 750,042

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Solution

The third proportional to 542,796 and 750,042 is: 1,036,417.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,796 : 750,042 = 750,042 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,796/750,042 = 750,042/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,796x = 750,042 × 750,042
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,796x = 562,563,001,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,563,001,764/542,796
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036,417.00

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