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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,303 and 537,306

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,303 and 537,306 is: 1,144,250.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,303 : 537,306 = 537,306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,303/537,306 = 537,306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,303x = 537,306 × 537,306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,303x = 288,697,737,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,697,737,636/252,303
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144,250.12

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