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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,164 and 550,171

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,164 and 550,171 is: 1,190,916.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,164 : 550,171 = 550,171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,164/550,171 = 550,171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,164x = 550,171 × 550,171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,164x = 302,688,129,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,688,129,241/254,164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190,916.61

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