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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,024 and 539,141

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,024 and 539,141 is: 1,162,580.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,024 : 539,141 = 539,141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,024/539,141 = 539,141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,024x = 539,141 × 539,141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,024x = 290,673,017,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,673,017,881/250,024
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162,580.46

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