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Finding the Third Proportional to 258,866 and 530,272

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Solution

The third proportional to 258,866 and 530,272 is: 1,086,231.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,866 : 530,272 = 530,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,866/530,272 = 530,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,866x = 530,272 × 530,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,866x = 281,188,393,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,188,393,984/258,866
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086,231.46

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