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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,388 and 552,480

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,388 and 552,480 is: 1,199,876.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,388 : 552,480 = 552,480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,388/552,480 = 552,480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,388x = 552,480 × 552,480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,388x = 305,234,150,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,234,150,400/254,388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199,876.37

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