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Finding the Third Proportional to 253,519 and 550,831

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Solution

The third proportional to 253,519 and 550,831 is: 1,196,812.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,519 : 550,831 = 550,831 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,519/550,831 = 550,831/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,519x = 550,831 × 550,831
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,519x = 303,414,790,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,414,790,561/253,519
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196,812.82

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