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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,148 and 534,504

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,148 and 534,504 is: 1,124,126.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,148 : 534,504 = 534,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,148/534,504 = 534,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,148x = 534,504 × 534,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,148x = 285,694,526,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,694,526,016/254,148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124,126.60

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