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Finding the Third Proportional to 523,209 and 1,130,046

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Solution

The third proportional to 523,209 and 1,130,046 is: 2,440,714.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523,209 : 1,130,046 = 1,130,046 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523,209/1,130,046 = 1,130,046/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523,209x = 1,130,046 × 1,130,046
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523,209x = 1,277,003,962,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,003,962,116/523,209
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,440,714.82

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