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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,588 and 530,092

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,588 and 530,092 is: 1,103,734.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,588 : 530,092 = 530,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,588/530,092 = 530,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,588x = 530,092 × 530,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,588x = 280,997,528,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,997,528,464/254,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103,734.38

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