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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,822 and 546,133.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,822 and 546,133.50 is: 1,179,730.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,822 : 546,133.50 = 546,133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,822/546,133.50 = 546,133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,822x = 546,133.50 × 546,133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,822x = 298,261,799,822.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,261,799,822.25/252,822
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179,730.40

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