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Finding the Third Proportional to 526,640.39 and 1,133,204.52

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Solution

The third proportional to 526,640.39 and 1,133,204.52 is: 2,438,385.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,640.39 : 1,133,204.52 = 1,133,204.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,640.39/1,133,204.52 = 1,133,204.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,640.39x = 1,133,204.52 × 1,133,204.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,640.39x = 1,284,152,473,125.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,152,473,125.98/526,640.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,438,385.87

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