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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,163.50 and 550,172

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,163.50 and 550,172 is: 1,190,923.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,163.50 : 550,172 = 550,172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,163.50/550,172 = 550,172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,163.50x = 550,172 × 550,172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,163.50x = 302,689,229,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,689,229,584/254,163.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190,923.28

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