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Finding the Third Proportional to 528,078 and 1,140,342

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Solution

The third proportional to 528,078 and 1,140,342 is: 2,462,476.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,078 : 1,140,342 = 1,140,342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,078/1,140,342 = 1,140,342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,078x = 1,140,342 × 1,140,342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,078x = 1,300,379,876,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,379,876,964/528,078
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,462,476.90

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