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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,280 and 552,832

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,280 and 552,832 is: 1,201,916.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,280 : 552,832 = 552,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,280/552,832 = 552,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,280x = 552,832 × 552,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,280x = 305,623,220,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,623,220,224/254,280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201,916.08

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