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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,671 and 530,271

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,671 and 530,271 is: 1,104,119.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,671 : 530,271 = 530,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,671/530,271 = 530,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,671x = 530,271 × 530,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,671x = 281,187,333,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,187,333,441/254,671
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104,119.96

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