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Finding the Third Proportional to 253,392 and 550,887

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Solution

The third proportional to 253,392 and 550,887 is: 1,197,656.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,392 : 550,887 = 550,887 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,392/550,887 = 550,887/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,392x = 550,887 × 550,887
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,392x = 303,476,486,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,476,486,769/253,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197,656.15

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