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Finding the Third Proportional to 528,885 and 1,141,929

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Solution

The third proportional to 528,885 and 1,141,929 is: 2,465,567.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,885 : 1,141,929 = 1,141,929 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,885/1,141,929 = 1,141,929/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,885x = 1,141,929 × 1,141,929
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,885x = 1,304,001,841,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,001,841,041/528,885
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,465,567.83

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