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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,882 and 554,068

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,882 and 554,068 is: 1,204,444.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,882 : 554,068 = 554,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,882/554,068 = 554,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,882x = 554,068 × 554,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,882x = 306,991,348,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,991,348,624/254,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204,444.99

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