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Finding the Third Proportional to 542,808 and 750,060

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Solution

The third proportional to 542,808 and 750,060 is: 1,036,443.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,808 : 750,060 = 750,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,808/750,060 = 750,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,808x = 750,060 × 750,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,808x = 562,590,003,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,590,003,600/542,808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036,443.83

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