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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,591.86 and 530,109.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,591.86 and 530,109.56 is: 1,103,790.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,591.86 : 530,109.56 = 530,109.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,591.86/530,109.56 = 530,109.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,591.86x = 530,109.56 × 530,109.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,591.86x = 281,016,148,253.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,016,148,253.94/254,591.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103,790.78

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