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Finding the Third Proportional to 528,774 and 1,162,524

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Solution

The third proportional to 528,774 and 1,162,524 is: 2,555,840.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,774 : 1,162,524 = 1,162,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,774/1,162,524 = 1,162,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,774x = 1,162,524 × 1,162,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,774x = 1,351,462,050,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,462,050,576/528,774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,555,840.59

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