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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,052 and 550,328

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,052 and 550,328 is: 1,201,581.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,052 : 550,328 = 550,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,052/550,328 = 550,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,052x = 550,328 × 550,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,052x = 302,860,907,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,860,907,584/252,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201,581.05

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