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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,168 and 550,177

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,168 and 550,177 is: 1,190,923.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,168 : 550,177 = 550,177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,168/550,177 = 550,177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,168x = 550,177 × 550,177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,168x = 302,694,731,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,694,731,329/254,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190,923.84

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