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Finding the Third Proportional to 526,412 and 750,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 526,412 and 750,248 is: 1,069,261.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,412 : 750,248 = 750,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,412/750,248 = 750,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,412x = 750,248 × 750,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,412x = 562,872,061,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,872,061,504/526,412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069,261.46

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