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Finding the Third Proportional to 253,524 and 550,840

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Solution

The third proportional to 253,524 and 550,840 is: 1,196,828.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,524 : 550,840 = 550,840 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,524/550,840 = 550,840/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,524x = 550,840 × 550,840
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,524x = 303,424,705,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,424,705,600/253,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196,828.33

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