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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,668 and 522,080

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,668 and 522,080 is: 1,070,285.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,668 : 522,080 = 522,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,668/522,080 = 522,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,668x = 522,080 × 522,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,668x = 272,567,526,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,567,526,400/254,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070,285.73

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