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Finding the Third Proportional to 528,060 and 1,246,168

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Solution

The third proportional to 528,060 and 1,246,168 is: 2,940,829.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,060 : 1,246,168 = 1,246,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,060/1,246,168 = 1,246,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,060x = 1,246,168 × 1,246,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,060x = 1,552,934,684,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,934,684,224/528,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,940,829.99

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