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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,696 and 553,619

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,696 and 553,619 is: 1,203,371.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,696 : 553,619 = 553,619 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,696/553,619 = 553,619/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,696x = 553,619 × 553,619
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,696x = 306,493,997,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,493,997,161/254,696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203,371.85

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