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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,366 and 556,707

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,366 and 556,707 is: 1,237,878.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,366 : 556,707 = 556,707 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,366/556,707 = 556,707/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,366x = 556,707 × 556,707
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,366x = 309,922,683,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,922,683,849/250,366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,878.48

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