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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,026 and 539,145

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,026 and 539,145 is: 1,162,588.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,026 : 539,145 = 539,145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,026/539,145 = 539,145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,026x = 539,145 × 539,145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,026x = 290,677,331,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,677,331,025/250,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162,588.41

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