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Finding the Third Proportional to 243,252 and 532,322

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Solution

The third proportional to 243,252 and 532,322 is: 1,164,910.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,252 : 532,322 = 532,322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,252/532,322 = 532,322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,252x = 532,322 × 532,322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,252x = 283,366,711,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,366,711,684/243,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164,910.10

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