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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,340 and 541,880

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,340 and 541,880 is: 1,163,644.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,340 : 541,880 = 541,880 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,340/541,880 = 541,880/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,340x = 541,880 × 541,880
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,340x = 293,633,934,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,633,934,400/252,340
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163,644.03

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