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Finding the Third Proportional to 525,864 and 1,135,804

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Solution

The third proportional to 525,864 and 1,135,804 is: 2,453,202.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,864 : 1,135,804 = 1,135,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,864/1,135,804 = 1,135,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,864x = 1,135,804 × 1,135,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,864x = 1,290,050,726,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,050,726,416/525,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,453,202.21

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