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Finding the Third Proportional to 253,960 and 553,072

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Solution

The third proportional to 253,960 and 553,072 is: 1,204,475.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,960 : 553,072 = 553,072 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,960/553,072 = 553,072/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,960x = 553,072 × 553,072
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,960x = 305,888,637,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,888,637,184/253,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204,475.65

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