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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,822 and 549,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,822 and 549,292 is: 1,184,048.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,822 : 549,292 = 549,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,822/549,292 = 549,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,822x = 549,292 × 549,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,822x = 301,721,701,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,721,701,264/254,822
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184,048.87

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