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Finding the Third Proportional to 253,441 and 548,706

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Solution

The third proportional to 253,441 and 548,706 is: 1,187,961.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,441 : 548,706 = 548,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,441/548,706 = 548,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,441x = 548,706 × 548,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,441x = 301,078,274,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,078,274,436/253,441
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187,961.99

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