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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,390 and 552,484

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,390 and 552,484 is: 1,199,884.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,390 : 552,484 = 552,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,390/552,484 = 552,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,390x = 552,484 × 552,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,390x = 305,238,570,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,238,570,256/254,390
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199,884.31

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