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Finding the Third Proportional to 253,958 and 553,068

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Solution

The third proportional to 253,958 and 553,068 is: 1,204,467.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,958 : 553,068 = 553,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,958/553,068 = 553,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,958x = 553,068 × 553,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,958x = 305,884,212,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,884,212,624/253,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204,467.72

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