Finding the Third Proportional to 252,702 and 544,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 252,702 and 544,764 is: 1,174,378.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252,702 : 544,764 = 544,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252,702/544,764 = 544,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252,702x = 544,764 × 544,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252,702x = 296,767,815,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 296,767,815,696/252,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,174,378.58
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