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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,180 and 550,204

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,180 and 550,204 is: 1,190,984.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,180 : 550,204 = 550,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,180/550,204 = 550,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,180x = 550,204 × 550,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,180x = 302,724,441,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,724,441,616/254,180
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190,984.51

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