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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,042 and 550,308

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,042 and 550,308 is: 1,201,541.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,042 : 550,308 = 550,308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,042/550,308 = 550,308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,042x = 550,308 × 550,308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,042x = 302,838,894,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,838,894,864/252,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201,541.39

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