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Finding the Third Proportional to 258,834 and 530,217

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Solution

The third proportional to 258,834 and 530,217 is: 1,086,140.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,834 : 530,217 = 530,217 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,834/530,217 = 530,217/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,834x = 530,217 × 530,217
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,834x = 281,130,067,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,130,067,089/258,834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086,140.41

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