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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,692 and 530,316

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,692 and 530,316 is: 1,104,216.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,692 : 530,316 = 530,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,692/530,316 = 530,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,692x = 530,316 × 530,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,692x = 281,235,059,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,235,059,856/254,692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104,216.31

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