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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,464 and 552,668

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,464 and 552,668 is: 1,200,334.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,464 : 552,668 = 552,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,464/552,668 = 552,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,464x = 552,668 × 552,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,464x = 305,441,918,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,441,918,224/254,464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200,334.50

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