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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,032 and 555,360

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,032 and 555,360 is: 1,233,541.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,032 : 555,360 = 555,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,032/555,360 = 555,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,032x = 555,360 × 555,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,032x = 308,424,729,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,424,729,600/250,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233,541.03

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