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Finding the Third Proportional to 528,055 and 1,135,721

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Solution

The third proportional to 528,055 and 1,135,721 is: 2,442,666.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,055 : 1,135,721 = 1,135,721 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,055/1,135,721 = 1,135,721/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,055x = 1,135,721 × 1,135,721
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,055x = 1,289,862,189,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,862,189,841/528,055
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,442,666.37

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