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Finding the Third Proportional to 532,407 and 1,154,640

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Solution

The third proportional to 532,407 and 1,154,640 is: 2,504,087.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532,407 : 1,154,640 = 1,154,640 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532,407/1,154,640 = 1,154,640/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532,407x = 1,154,640 × 1,154,640
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532,407x = 1,333,193,529,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,193,529,600/532,407
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,504,087.15

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