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Finding the Third Proportional to 260,754 and 627,954

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Solution

The third proportional to 260,754 and 627,954 is: 1,512,253.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,754 : 627,954 = 627,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,754/627,954 = 627,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,754x = 627,954 × 627,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,754x = 394,326,226,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,326,226,116/260,754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512,253.80

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