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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,052 and 541,842

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,052 and 541,842 is: 1,155,640.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,052 : 541,842 = 541,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,052/541,842 = 541,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,052x = 541,842 × 541,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,052x = 293,592,752,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,592,752,964/254,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155,640.39

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