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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,664 and 553,611.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,664 and 553,611.38 is: 1,203,489.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,664 : 553,611.38 = 553,611.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,664/553,611.38 = 553,611.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,664x = 553,611.38 × 553,611.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,664x = 306,485,554,529.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,485,554,529.39/254,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203,489.91

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