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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,070 and 552,494

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,070 and 552,494 is: 1,151,581.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,070 : 552,494 = 552,494 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,070/552,494 = 552,494/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,070x = 552,494 × 552,494
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,070x = 305,249,620,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,249,620,036/265,070
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151,581.17

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