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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,165.34 and 550,173.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,165.34 and 550,173.09 is: 1,190,919.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,165.34 : 550,173.09 = 550,173.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,165.34/550,173.09 = 550,173.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,165.34x = 550,173.09 × 550,173.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,165.34x = 302,690,433,086.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,690,433,086.45/254,165.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190,919.38

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