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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,408 and 544,164

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,408 and 544,164 is: 1,173,157.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,408 : 544,164 = 544,164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,408/544,164 = 544,164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,408x = 544,164 × 544,164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,408x = 296,114,458,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,114,458,896/252,408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173,157.98

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