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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,216 and 536,638

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,216 and 536,638 is: 1,150,926.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,216 : 536,638 = 536,638 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,216/536,638 = 536,638/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,216x = 536,638 × 536,638
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,216x = 287,980,343,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,980,343,044/250,216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150,926.97

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