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Finding the Third Proportional to 526,668 and 1,133,260

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Solution

The third proportional to 526,668 and 1,133,260 is: 2,438,496.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,668 : 1,133,260 = 1,133,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,668/1,133,260 = 1,133,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,668x = 1,133,260 × 1,133,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,668x = 1,284,278,227,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,278,227,600/526,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,438,496.79

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