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Finding the Third Proportional to 253,594 and 535,478

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Solution

The third proportional to 253,594 and 535,478 is: 1,130,691.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,594 : 535,478 = 535,478 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,594/535,478 = 535,478/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,594x = 535,478 × 535,478
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,594x = 286,736,688,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,736,688,484/253,594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130,691.93

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