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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,064 and 547,600

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,064 and 547,600 is: 1,199,156.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,064 : 547,600 = 547,600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,064/547,600 = 547,600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,064x = 547,600 × 547,600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,064x = 299,865,760,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,865,760,000/250,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199,156.06

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