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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,158 and 544,376

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,158 and 544,376 is: 1,184,632.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,158 : 544,376 = 544,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,158/544,376 = 544,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,158x = 544,376 × 544,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,158x = 296,345,229,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,345,229,376/250,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184,632.23

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