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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,692 and 549,928

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,692 and 549,928 is: 1,196,796.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,692 : 549,928 = 549,928 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,692/549,928 = 549,928/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,692x = 549,928 × 549,928
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,692x = 302,420,805,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,420,805,184/252,692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196,796.12

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