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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,518 and 552,542

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,518 and 552,542 is: 1,209,033.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,518 : 552,542 = 552,542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,518/552,542 = 552,542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,518x = 552,542 × 552,542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,518x = 305,302,661,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,302,661,764/252,518
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209,033.26

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