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Finding the Third Proportional to 529,308 and 1,249,317

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Solution

The third proportional to 529,308 and 1,249,317 is: 2,948,742.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,308 : 1,249,317 = 1,249,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,308/1,249,317 = 1,249,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,308x = 1,249,317 × 1,249,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,308x = 1,560,792,966,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,792,966,489/529,308
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,948,742.45

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