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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,044 and 554,751

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,044 and 554,751 is: 1,309,323.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,044 : 554,751 = 554,751 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,044/554,751 = 554,751/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,044x = 554,751 × 554,751
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,044x = 307,748,672,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,748,672,001/235,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309,323.67

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