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Finding the Third Proportional to 526,682 and 1,167,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 526,682 and 1,167,248 is: 2,586,889.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,682 : 1,167,248 = 1,167,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,682/1,167,248 = 1,167,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,682x = 1,167,248 × 1,167,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,682x = 1,362,467,893,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,467,893,504/526,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,586,889.04

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