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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,750 and 539,842

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,750 and 539,842 is: 1,143,981.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,750 : 539,842 = 539,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,750/539,842 = 539,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,750x = 539,842 × 539,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,750x = 291,429,384,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,429,384,964/254,750
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143,981.88

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