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Finding the Third Proportional to 253,436 and 548,698

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Solution

The third proportional to 253,436 and 548,698 is: 1,187,950.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,436 : 548,698 = 548,698 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,436/548,698 = 548,698/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,436x = 548,698 × 548,698
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,436x = 301,069,495,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,069,495,204/253,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187,950.79

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