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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,220 and 552,676.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,220 and 552,676.50 is: 1,201,523.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,220 : 552,676.50 = 552,676.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,220/552,676.50 = 552,676.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,220x = 552,676.50 × 552,676.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,220x = 305,451,313,652.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,451,313,652.25/254,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201,523.54

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