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Finding the Third Proportional to 523,264 and 1,135,466

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Solution

The third proportional to 523,264 and 1,135,466 is: 2,463,924.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523,264 : 1,135,466 = 1,135,466 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523,264/1,135,466 = 1,135,466/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523,264x = 1,135,466 × 1,135,466
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523,264x = 1,289,283,037,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,283,037,156/523,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,463,924.59

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