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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,682 and 544,729

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,682 and 544,729 is: 1,174,320.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,682 : 544,729 = 544,729 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,682/544,729 = 544,729/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,682x = 544,729 × 544,729
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,682x = 296,729,683,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,729,683,441/252,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174,320.62

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