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Finding the Third Proportional to 253,314 and 540,504

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Solution

The third proportional to 253,314 and 540,504 is: 1,153,290.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,314 : 540,504 = 540,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,314/540,504 = 540,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,314x = 540,504 × 540,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,314x = 292,144,574,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,144,574,016/253,314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153,290.28

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