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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,005 and 559,844

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,005 and 559,844 is: 1,233,933.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,005 : 559,844 = 559,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,005/559,844 = 559,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,005x = 559,844 × 559,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,005x = 313,425,304,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,425,304,336/254,005
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233,933.60

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