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Finding the Third Proportional to 528,056 and 1,135,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 528,056 and 1,135,720 is: 2,442,657.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,056 : 1,135,720 = 1,135,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,056/1,135,720 = 1,135,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,056x = 1,135,720 × 1,135,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,056x = 1,289,859,918,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,859,918,400/528,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,442,657.44

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