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Finding the Third Proportional to 542,854 and 798,475

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Solution

The third proportional to 542,854 and 798,475 is: 1,174,463.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,854 : 798,475 = 798,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,854/798,475 = 798,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,854x = 798,475 × 798,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,854x = 637,562,325,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,562,325,625/542,854
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174,463.72

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