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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,674.44 and 552,825

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,674.44 and 552,825 is: 1,209,522.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,674.44 : 552,825 = 552,825 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,674.44/552,825 = 552,825/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,674.44x = 552,825 × 552,825
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,674.44x = 305,615,480,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,615,480,625/252,674.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209,522.75

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