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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,642 and 548,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,642 and 548,160 is: 1,189,348.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,642 : 548,160 = 548,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,642/548,160 = 548,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,642x = 548,160 × 548,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,642x = 300,479,385,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,479,385,600/252,642
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189,348.51

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