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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,644 and 540,298

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,644 and 540,298 is: 1,155,467.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,644 : 540,298 = 540,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,644/540,298 = 540,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,644x = 540,298 × 540,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,644x = 291,921,928,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,921,928,804/252,644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155,467.49

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