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Finding the Third Proportional to 528,772 and 1,117,822

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Solution

The third proportional to 528,772 and 1,117,822 is: 2,363,071.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,772 : 1,117,822 = 1,117,822 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,772/1,117,822 = 1,117,822/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,772x = 1,117,822 × 1,117,822
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,772x = 1,249,526,023,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,526,023,684/528,772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,363,071.46

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