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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,030 and 539,152

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,030 and 539,152 is: 1,162,600.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,030 : 539,152 = 539,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,030/539,152 = 539,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,030x = 539,152 × 539,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,030x = 290,684,879,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,684,879,104/250,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162,600.00

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