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Finding the Third Proportional to 528,894 and 1,141,947

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Solution

The third proportional to 528,894 and 1,141,947 is: 2,465,603.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,894 : 1,141,947 = 1,141,947 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,894/1,141,947 = 1,141,947/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,894x = 1,141,947 × 1,141,947
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,894x = 1,304,042,950,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,042,950,809/528,894
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,465,603.60

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