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Finding the Third Proportional to 528,975 and 1,248,503.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 528,975 and 1,248,503.50 is: 2,946,757.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,975 : 1,248,503.50 = 1,248,503.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,975/1,248,503.50 = 1,248,503.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,975x = 1,248,503.50 × 1,248,503.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,975x = 1,558,760,989,512.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,760,989,512.25/528,975
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,946,757.39

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