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Finding the Third Proportional to 260,349 and 527,934

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Solution

The third proportional to 260,349 and 527,934 is: 1,070,541.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,349 : 527,934 = 527,934 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,349/527,934 = 527,934/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,349x = 527,934 × 527,934
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,349x = 278,714,308,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,714,308,356/260,349
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070,541.11

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