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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,694 and 544,750

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,694 and 544,750 is: 1,174,355.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,694 : 544,750 = 544,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,694/544,750 = 544,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,694x = 544,750 × 544,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,694x = 296,752,562,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,752,562,500/252,694
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174,355.40

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