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Finding the Third Proportional to 523,291 and 1,130,228

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Solution

The third proportional to 523,291 and 1,130,228 is: 2,441,118.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523,291 : 1,130,228 = 1,130,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523,291/1,130,228 = 1,130,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523,291x = 1,130,228 × 1,130,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523,291x = 1,277,415,331,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,415,331,984/523,291
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,441,118.48

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