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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,367 and 552,474

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,367 and 552,474 is: 1,199,949.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,367 : 552,474 = 552,474 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,367/552,474 = 552,474/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,367x = 552,474 × 552,474
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,367x = 305,227,520,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,227,520,676/254,367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199,949.37

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