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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,243 and 539,851

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,243 and 539,851 is: 1,164,624.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,243 : 539,851 = 539,851 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,243/539,851 = 539,851/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,243x = 539,851 × 539,851
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,243x = 291,439,102,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,439,102,201/250,243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164,624.39

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