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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,154 and 529,377

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,154 and 529,377 is: 1,102,638.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,154 : 529,377 = 529,377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,154/529,377 = 529,377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,154x = 529,377 × 529,377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,154x = 280,240,008,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,240,008,129/254,154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102,638.59

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