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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,580 and 540,182

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,580 and 540,182 is: 1,155,264.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,580 : 540,182 = 540,182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,580/540,182 = 540,182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,580x = 540,182 × 540,182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,580x = 291,796,593,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,796,593,124/252,580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155,264.05

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