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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,792 and 380,790

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,792 and 380,790 is: 573,598.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,792 : 380,790 = 380,790 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,792/380,790 = 380,790/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,792x = 380,790 × 380,790
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,792x = 145,001,024,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,001,024,100/252,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,598.15

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