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Finding the Third Proportional to 253,872 and 552,912

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Solution

The third proportional to 253,872 and 552,912 is: 1,204,196.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,872 : 552,912 = 552,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,872/552,912 = 552,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,872x = 552,912 × 552,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,872x = 305,711,679,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,711,679,744/253,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204,196.13

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