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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,570 and 540,163

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,570 and 540,163 is: 1,155,228.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,570 : 540,163 = 540,163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,570/540,163 = 540,163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,570x = 540,163 × 540,163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,570x = 291,776,066,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,776,066,569/252,570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155,228.52

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