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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,540 and 420,848

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,540 and 420,848 is: 701,326.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,540 : 420,848 = 420,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,540/420,848 = 420,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,540x = 420,848 × 420,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,540x = 177,113,039,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,113,039,104/252,540
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,326.68

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