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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,580 and 552,728

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,580 and 552,728 is: 1,209,550.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,580 : 552,728 = 552,728 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,580/552,728 = 552,728/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,580x = 552,728 × 552,728
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,580x = 305,508,241,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,508,241,984/252,580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209,550.41

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