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Finding the Third Proportional to 528,029 and 1,135,662

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Solution

The third proportional to 528,029 and 1,135,662 is: 2,442,532.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,029 : 1,135,662 = 1,135,662 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,029/1,135,662 = 1,135,662/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,029x = 1,135,662 × 1,135,662
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,029x = 1,289,728,178,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,728,178,244/528,029
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,442,532.85

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