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Finding the Third Proportional to 529,623 and 1,158,278.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 529,623 and 1,158,278.50 is: 2,533,139.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,623 : 1,158,278.50 = 1,158,278.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,623/1,158,278.50 = 1,158,278.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,623x = 1,158,278.50 × 1,158,278.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,623x = 1,341,609,083,562.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,609,083,562.25/529,623
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533,139.77

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