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Finding the Third Proportional to 530,604 and 1,145,240.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 530,604 and 1,145,240.44 is: 2,471,854.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,604 : 1,145,240.44 = 1,145,240.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,604/1,145,240.44 = 1,145,240.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,604x = 1,145,240.44 × 1,145,240.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,604x = 1,311,575,659,685.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,575,659,685.19/530,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,471,854.08

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