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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,118 and 547,672

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,118 and 547,672 is: 1,199,212.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,118 : 547,672 = 547,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,118/547,672 = 547,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,118x = 547,672 × 547,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,118x = 299,944,619,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,944,619,584/250,118
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199,212.45

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