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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,061 and 552,478

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,061 and 552,478 is: 1,151,553.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,061 : 552,478 = 552,478 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,061/552,478 = 552,478/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,061x = 552,478 × 552,478
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,061x = 305,231,940,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,231,940,484/265,061
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151,553.57

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