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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,332.13 and 552,906

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,332.13 and 552,906 is: 1,201,991.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,332.13 : 552,906 = 552,906 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,332.13/552,906 = 552,906/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,332.13x = 552,906 × 552,906
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,332.13x = 305,705,044,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,705,044,836/254,332.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201,991.47

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