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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,012 and 559,855

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,012 and 559,855 is: 1,233,948.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,012 : 559,855 = 559,855 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,012/559,855 = 559,855/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,012x = 559,855 × 559,855
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,012x = 313,437,621,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,437,621,025/254,012
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233,948.09

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