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Finding the Third Proportional to 529,706.50 and 1,158,441

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Solution

The third proportional to 529,706.50 and 1,158,441 is: 2,533,451.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,706.50 : 1,158,441 = 1,158,441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,706.50/1,158,441 = 1,158,441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,706.50x = 1,158,441 × 1,158,441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,706.50x = 1,341,985,550,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,985,550,481/529,706.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533,451.17

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