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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,548 and 554,484

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,548 and 554,484 is: 1,175,510.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,548 : 554,484 = 554,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,548/554,484 = 554,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,548x = 554,484 × 554,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,548x = 307,452,506,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,452,506,256/261,548
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175,510.83

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