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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,374 and 552,486

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,374 and 552,486 is: 1,199,968.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,374 : 552,486 = 552,486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,374/552,486 = 552,486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,374x = 552,486 × 552,486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,374x = 305,240,780,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,240,780,196/254,374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199,968.47

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