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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,664 and 537,204

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,664 and 537,204 is: 1,133,211.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,664 : 537,204 = 537,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,664/537,204 = 537,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,664x = 537,204 × 537,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,664x = 288,588,137,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,588,137,616/254,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133,211.36

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