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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,878 and 375,473

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,878 and 375,473 is: 557,501.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,878 : 375,473 = 375,473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,878/375,473 = 375,473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,878x = 375,473 × 375,473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,878x = 140,979,973,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,979,973,729/252,878
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,501.93

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