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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,472 and 552,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,472 and 552,320 is: 1,166,692.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,472 : 552,320 = 552,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,472/552,320 = 552,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,472x = 552,320 × 552,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,472x = 305,057,382,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,057,382,400/261,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166,692.35

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