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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,412 and 552,558

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,412 and 552,558 is: 1,200,101.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,412 : 552,558 = 552,558 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,412/552,558 = 552,558/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,412x = 552,558 × 552,558
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,412x = 305,320,343,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,320,343,364/254,412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200,101.97

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