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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,216 and 527,800

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,216 and 527,800 is: 1,104,501.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,216 : 527,800 = 527,800 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,216/527,800 = 527,800/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,216x = 527,800 × 527,800
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,216x = 278,572,840,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,572,840,000/252,216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104,501.06

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