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Finding the Third Proportional to 528,126 and 1,140,440

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Solution

The third proportional to 528,126 and 1,140,440 is: 2,462,676.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,126 : 1,140,440 = 1,140,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,126/1,140,440 = 1,140,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,126x = 1,140,440 × 1,140,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,126x = 1,300,603,393,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,603,393,600/528,126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,462,676.32

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