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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,542 and 561,140

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,542 and 561,140 is: 1,246,834.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,542 : 561,140 = 561,140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,542/561,140 = 561,140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,542x = 561,140 × 561,140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,542x = 314,878,099,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,878,099,600/252,542
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246,834.58

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