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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,902 and 545,012

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,902 and 545,012 is: 1,174,518.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,902 : 545,012 = 545,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,902/545,012 = 545,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,902x = 545,012 × 545,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,902x = 297,038,080,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,038,080,144/252,902
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174,518.51

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