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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,028 and 539,149

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,028 and 539,149 is: 1,162,596.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,028 : 539,149 = 539,149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,028/539,149 = 539,149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,028x = 539,149 × 539,149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,028x = 290,681,644,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,681,644,201/250,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162,596.37

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