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Finding the Third Proportional to 537,544 and 1,130,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 537,544 and 1,130,252 is: 2,376,493.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,544 : 1,130,252 = 1,130,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,544/1,130,252 = 1,130,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,544x = 1,130,252 × 1,130,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,544x = 1,277,469,583,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,469,583,504/537,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,376,493.06

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