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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,374 and 518,244

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,374 and 518,244 is: 1,072,702.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,374 : 518,244 = 518,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,374/518,244 = 518,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,374x = 518,244 × 518,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,374x = 268,576,843,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,576,843,536/250,374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072,702.61

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