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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,316 and 552,328

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,316 and 552,328 is: 1,199,555.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,316 : 552,328 = 552,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,316/552,328 = 552,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,316x = 552,328 × 552,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,316x = 305,066,219,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,066,219,584/254,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199,555.75

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