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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,756 and 553,801

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,756 and 553,801 is: 1,203,879.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,756 : 553,801 = 553,801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,756/553,801 = 553,801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,756x = 553,801 × 553,801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,756x = 306,695,547,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,695,547,601/254,756
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203,879.59

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