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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,890 and 541,764

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,890 and 541,764 is: 1,160,616.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,890 : 541,764 = 541,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,890/541,764 = 541,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,890x = 541,764 × 541,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,890x = 293,508,231,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,508,231,696/252,890
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160,616.20

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