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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,372 and 556,716

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,372 and 556,716 is: 1,237,888.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,372 : 556,716 = 556,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,372/556,716 = 556,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,372x = 556,716 × 556,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,372x = 309,932,704,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,932,704,656/250,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,888.84

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