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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,486 and 550,168

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,486 and 550,168 is: 1,198,818.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,486 : 550,168 = 550,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,486/550,168 = 550,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,486x = 550,168 × 550,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,486x = 302,684,828,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,684,828,224/252,486
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198,818.26

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