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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,045 and 550,314

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,045 and 550,314 is: 1,201,553.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,045 : 550,314 = 550,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,045/550,314 = 550,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,045x = 550,314 × 550,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,045x = 302,845,498,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,845,498,596/252,045
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201,553.29

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