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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,912 and 529,205

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,912 and 529,205 is: 1,107,333.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,912 : 529,205 = 529,205 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,912/529,205 = 529,205/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,912x = 529,205 × 529,205
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,912x = 280,057,932,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,057,932,025/252,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107,333.51

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