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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,382 and 530,562

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,382 and 530,562 is: 1,124,266.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,382 : 530,562 = 530,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,382/530,562 = 530,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,382x = 530,562 × 530,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,382x = 281,496,035,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,496,035,844/250,382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124,266.26

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