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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,149 and 547,007

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,149 and 547,007 is: 1,196,153.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,149 : 547,007 = 547,007 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,149/547,007 = 547,007/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,149x = 547,007 × 547,007
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,149x = 299,216,658,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,216,658,049/250,149
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196,153.72

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