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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,295 and 518,334

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,295 and 518,334 is: 1,073,413.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,295 : 518,334 = 518,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,295/518,334 = 518,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,295x = 518,334 × 518,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,295x = 268,670,135,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,670,135,556/250,295
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073,413.91

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