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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,828 and 553,882

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,828 and 553,882 is: 1,203,891.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,828 : 553,882 = 553,882 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,828/553,882 = 553,882/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,828x = 553,882 × 553,882
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,828x = 306,785,269,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,785,269,924/254,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203,891.53

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