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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,032 and 539,156

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,032 and 539,156 is: 1,162,607.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,032 : 539,156 = 539,156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,032/539,156 = 539,156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,032x = 539,156 × 539,156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,032x = 290,689,192,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,689,192,336/250,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162,607.96

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