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Finding the Third Proportional to 528,095 and 1,140,366

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Solution

The third proportional to 528,095 and 1,140,366 is: 2,462,501.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,095 : 1,140,366 = 1,140,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,095/1,140,366 = 1,140,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,095x = 1,140,366 × 1,140,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,095x = 1,300,434,613,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,434,613,956/528,095
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,462,501.28

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