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Finding the Third Proportional to 528,099 and 1,245,427

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Solution

The third proportional to 528,099 and 1,245,427 is: 2,937,116.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,099 : 1,245,427 = 1,245,427 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,099/1,245,427 = 1,245,427/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,099x = 1,245,427 × 1,245,427
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,099x = 1,551,088,412,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,088,412,329/528,099
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,937,116.74

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