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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,792 and 380,791

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,792 and 380,791 is: 573,601.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,792 : 380,791 = 380,791 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,792/380,791 = 380,791/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,792x = 380,791 × 380,791
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,792x = 145,001,785,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,001,785,681/252,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,601.16

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