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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,721 and 549,728

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,721 and 549,728 is: 1,195,788.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,721 : 549,728 = 549,728 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,721/549,728 = 549,728/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,721x = 549,728 × 549,728
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,721x = 302,200,873,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,200,873,984/252,721
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195,788.53

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