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Finding the Third Proportional to 532,407 and 1,154,644

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Solution

The third proportional to 532,407 and 1,154,644 is: 2,504,104.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532,407 : 1,154,644 = 1,154,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532,407/1,154,644 = 1,154,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532,407x = 1,154,644 × 1,154,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532,407x = 1,333,202,766,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,202,766,736/532,407
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,504,104.50

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