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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,932 and 381,066

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,932 and 381,066 is: 574,112.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,932 : 381,066 = 381,066 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,932/381,066 = 381,066/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,932x = 381,066 × 381,066
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,932x = 145,211,296,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,211,296,356/252,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,112.00

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