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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,709 and 553,644

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,709 and 553,644 is: 1,203,419.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,709 : 553,644 = 553,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,709/553,644 = 553,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,709x = 553,644 × 553,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,709x = 306,521,678,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,521,678,736/254,709
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203,419.11

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