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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,224 and 542,712

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,224 and 542,712 is: 1,167,756.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,224 : 542,712 = 542,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,224/542,712 = 542,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,224x = 542,712 × 542,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,224x = 294,536,314,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,536,314,944/252,224
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167,756.89

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