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Finding the Third Proportional to 259,952 and 540,328

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Solution

The third proportional to 259,952 and 540,328 is: 1,123,108.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,952 : 540,328 = 540,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,952/540,328 = 540,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,952x = 540,328 × 540,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,952x = 291,954,347,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,954,347,584/259,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123,108.68

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