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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,513 and 544,383

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,513 and 544,383 is: 1,173,614.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,513 : 544,383 = 544,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,513/544,383 = 544,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,513x = 544,383 × 544,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,513x = 296,352,850,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,352,850,689/252,513
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173,614.23

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