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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,254 and 542,763

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,254 and 542,763 is: 1,110,602.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,254 : 542,763 = 542,763 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,254/542,763 = 542,763/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,254x = 542,763 × 542,763
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,254x = 294,591,674,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,591,674,169/265,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110,602.19

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