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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,552 and 513,808

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,552 and 513,808 is: 1,045,323.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,552 : 513,808 = 513,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,552/513,808 = 513,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,552x = 513,808 × 513,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,552x = 263,998,660,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,998,660,864/252,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045,323.98

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