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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,533 and 561,118

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,533 and 561,118 is: 1,246,781.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,533 : 561,118 = 561,118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,533/561,118 = 561,118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,533x = 561,118 × 561,118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,533x = 314,853,409,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,853,409,924/252,533
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246,781.25

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