Finding the Third Proportional to 254,626 and 530,163
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Solution
The third proportional to 254,626 and 530,163 is: 1,103,865.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
254,626 : 530,163 = 530,163 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
254,626/530,163 = 530,163/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
254,626x = 530,163 × 530,163 - Step 4: Simplify right side
254,626x = 281,072,806,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 281,072,806,569/254,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,103,865.30
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