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Finding the Third Proportional to 253,987 and 542,966

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Solution

The third proportional to 253,987 and 542,966 is: 1,160,736.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,987 : 542,966 = 542,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,987/542,966 = 542,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,987x = 542,966 × 542,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,987x = 294,812,077,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,812,077,156/253,987
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160,736.88

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