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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,634 and 530,178

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,634 and 530,178 is: 1,103,893.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,634 : 530,178 = 530,178 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,634/530,178 = 530,178/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,634x = 530,178 × 530,178
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,634x = 281,088,711,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,088,711,684/254,634
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103,893.08

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