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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,368 and 556,710

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,368 and 556,710 is: 1,237,881.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,368 : 556,710 = 556,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,368/556,710 = 556,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,368x = 556,710 × 556,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,368x = 309,926,024,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,926,024,100/250,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,881.93

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