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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,468 and 552,784

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,468 and 552,784 is: 1,200,819.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,468 : 552,784 = 552,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,468/552,784 = 552,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,468x = 552,784 × 552,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,468x = 305,570,150,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,570,150,656/254,468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200,819.56

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