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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,342 and 521,392

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,342 and 521,392 is: 1,085,912.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,342 : 521,392 = 521,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,342/521,392 = 521,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,342x = 521,392 × 521,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,342x = 271,849,617,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,849,617,664/250,342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085,912.94

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