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Finding the Third Proportional to 249,270 and 540,600

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Solution

The third proportional to 249,270 and 540,600 is: 1,172,416.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,270 : 540,600 = 540,600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,270/540,600 = 540,600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,270x = 540,600 × 540,600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,270x = 292,248,360,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,248,360,000/249,270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172,416.90

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