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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,152 and 529,536

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,152 and 529,536 is: 1,045,706.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,152 : 529,536 = 529,536 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,152/529,536 = 529,536/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,152x = 529,536 × 529,536
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,152x = 280,408,375,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,408,375,296/268,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045,706.82

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