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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,044 and 541,832

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,044 and 541,832 is: 1,155,634.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,044 : 541,832 = 541,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,044/541,832 = 541,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,044x = 541,832 × 541,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,044x = 293,581,916,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,581,916,224/254,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155,634.13

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