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Finding the Third Proportional to 526,271.25 and 1,136,727

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Solution

The third proportional to 526,271.25 and 1,136,727 is: 2,455,289.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,271.25 : 1,136,727 = 1,136,727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,271.25/1,136,727 = 1,136,727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,271.25x = 1,136,727 × 1,136,727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,271.25x = 1,292,148,272,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,148,272,529/526,271.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,455,289.50

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