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Finding the Third Proportional to 253,596 and 535,482

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Solution

The third proportional to 253,596 and 535,482 is: 1,130,699.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,596 : 535,482 = 535,482 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,596/535,482 = 535,482/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,596x = 535,482 × 535,482
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,596x = 286,740,972,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,740,972,324/253,596
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130,699.90

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