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Finding the Third Proportional to 249,966 and 529,726

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Solution

The third proportional to 249,966 and 529,726 is: 1,122,591.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,966 : 529,726 = 529,726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,966/529,726 = 529,726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,966x = 529,726 × 529,726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,966x = 280,609,635,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,609,635,076/249,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122,591.21

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