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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,348 and 555,903

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,348 and 555,903 is: 1,224,611.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,348 : 555,903 = 555,903 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,348/555,903 = 555,903/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,348x = 555,903 × 555,903
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,348x = 309,028,145,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,028,145,409/252,348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224,611.03

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