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Finding the Third Proportional to 542,803 and 1,157,744

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Solution

The third proportional to 542,803 and 1,157,744 is: 2,469,351.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,803 : 1,157,744 = 1,157,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,803/1,157,744 = 1,157,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,803x = 1,157,744 × 1,157,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,803x = 1,340,371,169,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,371,169,536/542,803
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,469,351.07

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