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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,664 and 546,912

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,664 and 546,912 is: 1,174,538.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,664 : 546,912 = 546,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,664/546,912 = 546,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,664x = 546,912 × 546,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,664x = 299,112,735,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,112,735,744/254,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174,538.75

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