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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,190 and 538,376

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,190 and 538,376 is: 1,158,514.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,190 : 538,376 = 538,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,190/538,376 = 538,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,190x = 538,376 × 538,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,190x = 289,848,717,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,848,717,376/250,190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158,514.40

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