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Finding the Third Proportional to 528,097 and 1,140,370

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Solution

The third proportional to 528,097 and 1,140,370 is: 2,462,509.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,097 : 1,140,370 = 1,140,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,097/1,140,370 = 1,140,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,097x = 1,140,370 × 1,140,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,097x = 1,300,443,736,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,443,736,900/528,097
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,462,509.23

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