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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,172 and 550,185

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,172 and 550,185 is: 1,190,939.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,172 : 550,185 = 550,185 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,172/550,185 = 550,185/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,172x = 550,185 × 550,185
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,172x = 302,703,534,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,703,534,225/254,172
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190,939.73

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