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Finding the Third Proportional to 528,098 and 1,140,377

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Solution

The third proportional to 528,098 and 1,140,377 is: 2,462,534.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,098 : 1,140,377 = 1,140,377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,098/1,140,377 = 1,140,377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,098x = 1,140,377 × 1,140,377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,098x = 1,300,459,702,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,459,702,129/528,098
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,462,534.80

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