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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,921 and 541,722

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,921 and 541,722 is: 1,160,294.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,921 : 541,722 = 541,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,921/541,722 = 541,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,921x = 541,722 × 541,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,921x = 293,462,725,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,462,725,284/252,921
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160,294.03

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