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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,327 and 533,085

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,327 and 533,085 is: 1,126,235.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,327 : 533,085 = 533,085 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,327/533,085 = 533,085/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,327x = 533,085 × 533,085
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,327x = 284,179,617,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,179,617,225/252,327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126,235.47

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