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Finding the Third Proportional to 253,114 and 534,688

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Solution

The third proportional to 253,114 and 534,688 is: 1,129,496.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,114 : 534,688 = 534,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,114/534,688 = 534,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,114x = 534,688 × 534,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,114x = 285,891,257,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,891,257,344/253,114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129,496.03

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