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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,190 and 510,568

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,190 and 510,568 is: 1,041,926.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,190 : 510,568 = 510,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,190/510,568 = 510,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,190x = 510,568 × 510,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,190x = 260,679,682,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,679,682,624/250,190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041,926.87

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