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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,468 and 544,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,468 and 544,304 is: 1,173,482.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,468 : 544,304 = 544,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,468/544,304 = 544,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,468x = 544,304 × 544,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,468x = 296,266,844,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,266,844,416/252,468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173,482.76

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