Finding the Third Proportional to 254,872 and 554,048
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Solution
The third proportional to 254,872 and 554,048 is: 1,204,405.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
254,872 : 554,048 = 554,048 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
254,872/554,048 = 554,048/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
254,872x = 554,048 × 554,048 - Step 4: Simplify right side
254,872x = 306,969,186,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 306,969,186,304/254,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,204,405.29
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