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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,038 and 539,440

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,038 and 539,440 is: 1,163,805.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,038 : 539,440 = 539,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,038/539,440 = 539,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,038x = 539,440 × 539,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,038x = 290,995,513,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,995,513,600/250,038
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163,805.16

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