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Finding the Third Proportional to 253,539 and 550,863

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Solution

The third proportional to 253,539 and 550,863 is: 1,196,857.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,539 : 550,863 = 550,863 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,539/550,863 = 550,863/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,539x = 550,863 × 550,863
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,539x = 303,450,044,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,450,044,769/253,539
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196,857.46

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