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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,810 and 540,612

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,810 and 540,612 is: 1,156,051.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,810 : 540,612 = 540,612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,810/540,612 = 540,612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,810x = 540,612 × 540,612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,810x = 292,261,334,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,261,334,544/252,810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156,051.32

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