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Finding the Third Proportional to 528,129 and 1,140,445

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Solution

The third proportional to 528,129 and 1,140,445 is: 2,462,683.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,129 : 1,140,445 = 1,140,445 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,129/1,140,445 = 1,140,445/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,129x = 1,140,445 × 1,140,445
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,129x = 1,300,614,798,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,614,798,025/528,129
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,462,683.92

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