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Finding the Third Proportional to 532,098 and 1,182,294

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Solution

The third proportional to 532,098 and 1,182,294 is: 2,626,995.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532,098 : 1,182,294 = 1,182,294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532,098/1,182,294 = 1,182,294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532,098x = 1,182,294 × 1,182,294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532,098x = 1,397,819,102,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,819,102,436/532,098
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626,995.60

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