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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,048 and 539,552

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,048 and 539,552 is: 1,164,241.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,048 : 539,552 = 539,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,048/539,552 = 539,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,048x = 539,552 × 539,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,048x = 291,116,360,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,116,360,704/250,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164,241.91

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