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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,061 and 559,953

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,061 and 559,953 is: 1,234,142.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,061 : 559,953 = 559,953 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,061/559,953 = 559,953/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,061x = 559,953 × 559,953
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,061x = 313,547,362,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,547,362,209/254,061
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234,142.05

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