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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,196 and 510,580

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,196 and 510,580 is: 1,041,950.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,196 : 510,580 = 510,580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,196/510,580 = 510,580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,196x = 510,580 × 510,580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,196x = 260,691,936,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,691,936,400/250,196
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041,950.86

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