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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,647 and 530,213

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,647 and 530,213 is: 1,103,982.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,647 : 530,213 = 530,213 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,647/530,213 = 530,213/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,647x = 530,213 × 530,213
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,647x = 281,125,825,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,125,825,369/254,647
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103,982.48

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