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Finding the Third Proportional to 526,131 and 1,159,506

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Solution

The third proportional to 526,131 and 1,159,506 is: 2,555,360.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,131 : 1,159,506 = 1,159,506 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,131/1,159,506 = 1,159,506/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,131x = 1,159,506 × 1,159,506
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,131x = 1,344,454,164,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,454,164,036/526,131
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,555,360.10

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