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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,710 and 544,784

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,710 and 544,784 is: 1,174,427.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,710 : 544,784 = 544,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,710/544,784 = 544,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,710x = 544,784 × 544,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,710x = 296,789,606,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,789,606,656/252,710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174,427.63

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