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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,160 and 510,508

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,160 and 510,508 is: 1,041,806.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,160 : 510,508 = 510,508 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,160/510,508 = 510,508/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,160x = 510,508 × 510,508
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,160x = 260,618,418,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,618,418,064/250,160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041,806.92

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