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Finding the Third Proportional to 526,061 and 1,133,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 526,061 and 1,133,248 is: 2,441,258.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,061 : 1,133,248 = 1,133,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,061/1,133,248 = 1,133,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,061x = 1,133,248 × 1,133,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,061x = 1,284,251,029,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,251,029,504/526,061
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,441,258.77

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