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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,868 and 554,040

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,868 and 554,040 is: 1,204,389.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,868 : 554,040 = 554,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,868/554,040 = 554,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,868x = 554,040 × 554,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,868x = 306,960,321,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,960,321,600/254,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204,389.42

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