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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,278 and 539,676

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,278 and 539,676 is: 1,163,706.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,278 : 539,676 = 539,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,278/539,676 = 539,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,278x = 539,676 × 539,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,278x = 291,250,184,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,250,184,976/250,278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163,706.70

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