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Finding the Third Proportional to 526,148 and 1,159,540

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Solution

The third proportional to 526,148 and 1,159,540 is: 2,555,427.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,148 : 1,159,540 = 1,159,540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,148/1,159,540 = 1,159,540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,148x = 1,159,540 × 1,159,540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,148x = 1,344,533,011,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,533,011,600/526,148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,555,427.39

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