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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,708 and 544,780

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,708 and 544,780 is: 1,174,419.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,708 : 544,780 = 544,780 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,708/544,780 = 544,780/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,708x = 544,780 × 544,780
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,708x = 296,785,248,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,785,248,400/252,708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174,419.68

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