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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,156 and 544,372

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,156 and 544,372 is: 1,184,624.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,156 : 544,372 = 544,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,156/544,372 = 544,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,156x = 544,372 × 544,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,156x = 296,340,874,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,340,874,384/250,156
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184,624.29

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