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Finding the Third Proportional to 528,090 and 1,140,356

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Solution

The third proportional to 528,090 and 1,140,356 is: 2,462,481.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,090 : 1,140,356 = 1,140,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,090/1,140,356 = 1,140,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,090x = 1,140,356 × 1,140,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,090x = 1,300,411,806,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,411,806,736/528,090
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,462,481.41

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