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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,146 and 544,356

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,146 and 544,356 is: 1,184,602.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,146 : 544,356 = 544,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,146/544,356 = 544,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,146x = 544,356 × 544,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,146x = 296,323,454,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,323,454,736/250,146
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184,602.01

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