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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,885 and 544,974

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,885 and 544,974 is: 1,174,433.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,885 : 544,974 = 544,974 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,885/544,974 = 544,974/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,885x = 544,974 × 544,974
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,885x = 296,996,660,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,996,660,676/252,885
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174,433.68

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