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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,550 and 420,864

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,550 and 420,864 is: 701,352.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,550 : 420,864 = 420,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,550/420,864 = 420,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,550x = 420,864 × 420,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,550x = 177,126,506,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,126,506,496/252,550
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,352.23

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