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Finding the Third Proportional to 538,507 and 1,094,671

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Solution

The third proportional to 538,507 and 1,094,671 is: 2,225,234.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,507 : 1,094,671 = 1,094,671 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,507/1,094,671 = 1,094,671/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,507x = 1,094,671 × 1,094,671
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,507x = 1,198,304,598,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,304,598,241/538,507
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225,234.95

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