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Finding the Third Proportional to 528,098 and 1,140,371

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Solution

The third proportional to 528,098 and 1,140,371 is: 2,462,508.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,098 : 1,140,371 = 1,140,371 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,098/1,140,371 = 1,140,371/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,098x = 1,140,371 × 1,140,371
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,098x = 1,300,446,017,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,446,017,641/528,098
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,462,508.89

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