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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,676 and 546,045

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,676 and 546,045 is: 1,130,801.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,676 : 546,045 = 546,045 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,676/546,045 = 546,045/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,676x = 546,045 × 546,045
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,676x = 298,165,142,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,165,142,025/263,676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130,801.22

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