Finding the Third Proportional to 252,801 and 542,781
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Solution
The third proportional to 252,801 and 542,781 is: 1,165,387.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252,801 : 542,781 = 542,781 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252,801/542,781 = 542,781/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252,801x = 542,781 × 542,781 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252,801x = 294,611,213,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 294,611,213,961/252,801 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,165,387.85
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