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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,045 and 539,192

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,045 and 539,192 is: 1,162,702.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,045 : 539,192 = 539,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,045/539,192 = 539,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,045x = 539,192 × 539,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,045x = 290,728,012,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,728,012,864/250,045
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162,702.76

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