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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,656 and 539,668

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,656 and 539,668 is: 1,143,666.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,656 : 539,668 = 539,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,656/539,668 = 539,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,656x = 539,668 × 539,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,656x = 291,241,550,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,241,550,224/254,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143,666.55

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