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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,311 and 518,365

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,311 and 518,365 is: 1,073,473.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,311 : 518,365 = 518,365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,311/518,365 = 518,365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,311x = 518,365 × 518,365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,311x = 268,702,273,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,702,273,225/250,311
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073,473.69

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