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Finding the Third Proportional to 528,076 and 1,140,340

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Solution

The third proportional to 528,076 and 1,140,340 is: 2,462,477.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,076 : 1,140,340 = 1,140,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,076/1,140,340 = 1,140,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,076x = 1,140,340 × 1,140,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,076x = 1,300,375,315,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,375,315,600/528,076
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,462,477.59

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