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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,050 and 547,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,050 and 547,572 is: 1,199,100.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,050 : 547,572 = 547,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,050/547,572 = 547,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,050x = 547,572 × 547,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,050x = 299,835,095,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,835,095,184/250,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199,100.56

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