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Finding the Third Proportional to 260,350 and 541,433

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Solution

The third proportional to 260,350 and 541,433 is: 1,125,983.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,350 : 541,433 = 541,433 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,350/541,433 = 541,433/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,350x = 541,433 × 541,433
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,350x = 293,149,693,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,149,693,489/260,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125,983.07

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