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Finding the Third Proportional to 253,410 and 550,632

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Solution

The third proportional to 253,410 and 550,632 is: 1,196,462.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,410 : 550,632 = 550,632 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,410/550,632 = 550,632/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,410x = 550,632 × 550,632
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,410x = 303,195,599,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,195,599,424/253,410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196,462.65

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