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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,892 and 541,654

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,892 and 541,654 is: 1,160,135.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,892 : 541,654 = 541,654 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,892/541,654 = 541,654/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,892x = 541,654 × 541,654
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,892x = 293,389,055,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,389,055,716/252,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160,135.77

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