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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,131 and 547,695

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,131 and 547,695 is: 1,199,250.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,131 : 547,695 = 547,695 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,131/547,695 = 547,695/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,131x = 547,695 × 547,695
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,131x = 299,969,813,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,969,813,025/250,131
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199,250.84

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