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Finding the Third Proportional to 253,312 and 557,184

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Solution

The third proportional to 253,312 and 557,184 is: 1,225,579.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,312 : 557,184 = 557,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,312/557,184 = 557,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,312x = 557,184 × 557,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,312x = 310,454,009,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,454,009,856/253,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225,579.56

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