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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,867 and 537,915

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,867 and 537,915 is: 1,144,287.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,867 : 537,915 = 537,915 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,867/537,915 = 537,915/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,867x = 537,915 × 537,915
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,867x = 289,352,547,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,352,547,225/252,867
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144,287.50

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