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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,120 and 547,676

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,120 and 547,676 is: 1,199,220.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,120 : 547,676 = 547,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,120/547,676 = 547,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,120x = 547,676 × 547,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,120x = 299,949,000,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,949,000,976/250,120
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199,220.38

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