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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,846 and 543,180

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,846 and 543,180 is: 1,166,894.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,846 : 543,180 = 543,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,846/543,180 = 543,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,846x = 543,180 × 543,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,846x = 295,044,512,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,044,512,400/252,846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166,894.13

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