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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,160 and 544,380

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,160 and 544,380 is: 1,184,640.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,160 : 544,380 = 544,380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,160/544,380 = 544,380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,160x = 544,380 × 544,380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,160x = 296,349,584,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,349,584,400/250,160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184,640.17

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