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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,691 and 546,966

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,691 and 546,966 is: 1,174,646.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,691 : 546,966 = 546,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,691/546,966 = 546,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,691x = 546,966 × 546,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,691x = 299,171,805,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,171,805,156/254,691
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174,646.16

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