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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,159 and 546,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,159 and 546,344 is: 1,183,744.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,159 : 546,344 = 546,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,159/546,344 = 546,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,159x = 546,344 × 546,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,159x = 298,491,766,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,491,766,336/252,159
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183,744.25

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