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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,014 and 548,316

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,014 and 548,316 is: 1,192,991.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,014 : 548,316 = 548,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,014/548,316 = 548,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,014x = 548,316 × 548,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,014x = 300,650,435,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,650,435,856/252,014
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192,991.01

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