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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,188 and 538,372

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,188 and 538,372 is: 1,158,506.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,188 : 538,372 = 538,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,188/538,372 = 538,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,188x = 538,372 × 538,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,188x = 289,844,410,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,844,410,384/250,188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158,506.44

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