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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,460 and 544,286

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,460 and 544,286 is: 1,173,442.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,460 : 544,286 = 544,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,460/544,286 = 544,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,460x = 544,286 × 544,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,460x = 296,247,249,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,247,249,796/252,460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173,442.33

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