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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,122 and 547,677

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,122 and 547,677 is: 1,199,215.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,122 : 547,677 = 547,677 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,122/547,677 = 547,677/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,122x = 547,677 × 547,677
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,122x = 299,950,096,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,950,096,329/250,122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199,215.17

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