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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,965 and 379,326

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,965 and 379,326 is: 568,806.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,965 : 379,326 = 379,326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,965/379,326 = 379,326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,965x = 379,326 × 379,326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,965x = 143,888,214,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,888,214,276/252,965
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,806.81

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