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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,912 and 550,443

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,912 and 550,443 is: 1,197,995.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,912 : 550,443 = 550,443 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,912/550,443 = 550,443/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,912x = 550,443 × 550,443
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,912x = 302,987,496,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,987,496,249/252,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197,995.73

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