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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,290 and 544,644

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,290 and 544,644 is: 1,185,173.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,290 : 544,644 = 544,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,290/544,644 = 544,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,290x = 544,644 × 544,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,290x = 296,637,086,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,637,086,736/250,290
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185,173.55

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