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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,249 and 552,236

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,249 and 552,236 is: 1,199,472.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,249 : 552,236 = 552,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,249/552,236 = 552,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,249x = 552,236 × 552,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,249x = 304,964,599,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,964,599,696/254,249
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199,472.17

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