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Finding the Third Proportional to 253,360 and 550,528

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Solution

The third proportional to 253,360 and 550,528 is: 1,196,246.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,360 : 550,528 = 550,528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,360/550,528 = 550,528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,360x = 550,528 × 550,528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,360x = 303,081,078,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,081,078,784/253,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196,246.76

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