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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,262 and 542,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,262 and 542,292 is: 1,156,604.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,262 : 542,292 = 542,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,262/542,292 = 542,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,262x = 542,292 × 542,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,262x = 294,080,613,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,080,613,264/254,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156,604.66

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