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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,360 and 556,694

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,360 and 556,694 is: 1,237,850.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,360 : 556,694 = 556,694 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,360/556,694 = 556,694/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,360x = 556,694 × 556,694
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,360x = 309,908,209,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,908,209,636/250,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,850.33

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