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Finding the Third Proportional to 528,087 and 1,140,360

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Solution

The third proportional to 528,087 and 1,140,360 is: 2,462,512.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,087 : 1,140,360 = 1,140,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,087/1,140,360 = 1,140,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,087x = 1,140,360 × 1,140,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,087x = 1,300,420,929,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,420,929,600/528,087
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,462,512.67

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