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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,712 and 544,786

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,712 and 544,786 is: 1,174,426.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,712 : 544,786 = 544,786 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,712/544,786 = 544,786/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,712x = 544,786 × 544,786
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,712x = 296,791,785,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,791,785,796/252,712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174,426.96

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