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Finding the Third Proportional to 526,608 and 1,134,332

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Solution

The third proportional to 526,608 and 1,134,332 is: 2,443,390.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,608 : 1,134,332 = 1,134,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,608/1,134,332 = 1,134,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,608x = 1,134,332 × 1,134,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,608x = 1,286,709,086,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,709,086,224/526,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,443,390.69

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