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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,356 and 540,036

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,356 and 540,036 is: 1,164,896.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,356 : 540,036 = 540,036 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,356/540,036 = 540,036/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,356x = 540,036 × 540,036
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,356x = 291,638,881,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,638,881,296/250,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164,896.71

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