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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,678 and 549,900

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,678 and 549,900 is: 1,196,740.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,678 : 549,900 = 549,900 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,678/549,900 = 549,900/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,678x = 549,900 × 549,900
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,678x = 302,390,010,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,390,010,000/252,678
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196,740.56

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