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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,270 and 539,908

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,270 and 539,908 is: 1,164,744.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,270 : 539,908 = 539,908 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,270/539,908 = 539,908/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,270x = 539,908 × 539,908
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,270x = 291,500,648,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,500,648,464/250,270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164,744.67

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