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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,444 and 379,314

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,444 and 379,314 is: 569,944.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,444 : 379,314 = 379,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,444/379,314 = 379,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,444x = 379,314 × 379,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,444x = 143,879,110,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,879,110,596/252,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,944.66

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