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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,898 and 545,004

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,898 and 545,004 is: 1,174,502.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,898 : 545,004 = 545,004 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,898/545,004 = 545,004/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,898x = 545,004 × 545,004
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,898x = 297,029,360,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,029,360,016/252,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174,502.61

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