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Finding the Third Proportional to 253,386 and 550,875

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Solution

The third proportional to 253,386 and 550,875 is: 1,197,632.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,386 : 550,875 = 550,875 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,386/550,875 = 550,875/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,386x = 550,875 × 550,875
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,386x = 303,463,265,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,463,265,625/253,386
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197,632.33

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