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Finding the Third Proportional to 528,095 and 1,140,371.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 528,095 and 1,140,371.50 is: 2,462,525.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,095 : 1,140,371.50 = 1,140,371.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,095/1,140,371.50 = 1,140,371.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,095x = 1,140,371.50 × 1,140,371.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,095x = 1,300,447,158,012.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,447,158,012.25/528,095
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,462,525.03

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