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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,376 and 540,072

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,376 and 540,072 is: 1,164,958.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,376 : 540,072 = 540,072 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,376/540,072 = 540,072/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,376x = 540,072 × 540,072
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,376x = 291,677,765,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,677,765,184/250,376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164,958.96

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