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Finding the Third Proportional to 526,208 and 1,141,120

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Solution

The third proportional to 526,208 and 1,141,120 is: 2,474,601.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,208 : 1,141,120 = 1,141,120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,208/1,141,120 = 1,141,120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,208x = 1,141,120 × 1,141,120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,208x = 1,302,154,854,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,154,854,400/526,208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,474,601.02

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