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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,252 and 550,324

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,252 and 550,324 is: 1,191,166.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,252 : 550,324 = 550,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,252/550,324 = 550,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,252x = 550,324 × 550,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,252x = 302,856,504,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,856,504,976/254,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191,166.66

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