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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,690 and 530,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,690 and 530,312 is: 1,104,208.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,690 : 530,312 = 530,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,690/530,312 = 530,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,690x = 530,312 × 530,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,690x = 281,230,817,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,230,817,344/254,690
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104,208.32

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