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Finding the Third Proportional to 253,904 and 601,540

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Solution

The third proportional to 253,904 and 601,540 is: 1,425,146.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,904 : 601,540 = 601,540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,904/601,540 = 601,540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,904x = 601,540 × 601,540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,904x = 361,850,371,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,850,371,600/253,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425,146.40

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