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Finding the Third Proportional to 253,807 and 564,348

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Solution

The third proportional to 253,807 and 564,348 is: 1,254,845.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,807 : 564,348 = 564,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,807/564,348 = 564,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,807x = 564,348 × 564,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,807x = 318,488,665,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,488,665,104/253,807
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254,845.87

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