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Finding the Third Proportional to 526,664 and 1,133,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 526,664 and 1,133,252 is: 2,438,480.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,664 : 1,133,252 = 1,133,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,664/1,133,252 = 1,133,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,664x = 1,133,252 × 1,133,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,664x = 1,284,260,095,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,260,095,504/526,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,438,480.88

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