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Finding the Third Proportional to 249,732 and 535,194

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Solution

The third proportional to 249,732 and 535,194 is: 1,146,960.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,732 : 535,194 = 535,194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,732/535,194 = 535,194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,732x = 535,194 × 535,194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,732x = 286,432,617,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,432,617,636/249,732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146,960.01

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