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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,024 and 548,334

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,024 and 548,334 is: 1,193,022.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,024 : 548,334 = 548,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,024/548,334 = 548,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,024x = 548,334 × 548,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,024x = 300,670,175,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,670,175,556/252,024
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193,022.00

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