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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,044 and 539,190

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,044 and 539,190 is: 1,162,698.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,044 : 539,190 = 539,190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,044/539,190 = 539,190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,044x = 539,190 × 539,190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,044x = 290,725,856,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,725,856,100/250,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162,698.79

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