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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,588 and 530,095

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,588 and 530,095 is: 1,103,746.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,588 : 530,095 = 530,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,588/530,095 = 530,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,588x = 530,095 × 530,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,588x = 281,000,709,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,000,709,025/254,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103,746.87

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