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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,811 and 540,614

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,811 and 540,614 is: 1,156,055.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,811 : 540,614 = 540,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,811/540,614 = 540,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,811x = 540,614 × 540,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,811x = 292,263,496,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,263,496,996/252,811
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156,055.30

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