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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,686 and 530,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,686 and 530,304 is: 1,104,192.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,686 : 530,304 = 530,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,686/530,304 = 530,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,686x = 530,304 × 530,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,686x = 281,222,332,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,222,332,416/254,686
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104,192.35

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