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Finding the Third Proportional to 528,091 and 1,140,358

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Solution

The third proportional to 528,091 and 1,140,358 is: 2,462,485.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,091 : 1,140,358 = 1,140,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,091/1,140,358 = 1,140,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,091x = 1,140,358 × 1,140,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,091x = 1,300,416,368,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,416,368,164/528,091
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,462,485.38

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