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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,826 and 543,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,826 and 543,170 is: 1,166,943.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,826 : 543,170 = 543,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,826/543,170 = 543,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,826x = 543,170 × 543,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,826x = 295,033,648,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,033,648,900/252,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166,943.47

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