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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,654 and 540,318

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,654 and 540,318 is: 1,155,507.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,654 : 540,318 = 540,318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,654/540,318 = 540,318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,654x = 540,318 × 540,318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,654x = 291,943,541,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,943,541,124/252,654
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155,507.30

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