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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,692 and 544,746

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,692 and 544,746 is: 1,174,347.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,692 : 544,746 = 544,746 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,692/544,746 = 544,746/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,692x = 544,746 × 544,746
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,692x = 296,748,204,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,748,204,516/252,692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174,347.44

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