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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,639 and 548,154

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,639 and 548,154 is: 1,189,336.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,639 : 548,154 = 548,154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,639/548,154 = 548,154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,639x = 548,154 × 548,154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,639x = 300,472,807,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,472,807,716/252,639
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189,336.59

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