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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,307 and 552,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,307 and 552,312 is: 1,199,528.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,307 : 552,312 = 552,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,307/552,312 = 552,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,307x = 552,312 × 552,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,307x = 305,048,545,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,048,545,344/254,307
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199,528.70

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