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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,810 and 583,785

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,810 and 583,785 is: 1,348,067.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,810 : 583,785 = 583,785 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,810/583,785 = 583,785/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,810x = 583,785 × 583,785
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,810x = 340,804,926,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,804,926,225/252,810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348,067.43

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