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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,462 and 553,209

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,462 and 553,209 is: 1,212,222.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,462 : 553,209 = 553,209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,462/553,209 = 553,209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,462x = 553,209 × 553,209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,462x = 306,040,197,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,040,197,681/252,462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212,222.82

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