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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,382 and 540,084

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,382 and 540,084 is: 1,164,982.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,382 : 540,084 = 540,084 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,382/540,084 = 540,084/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,382x = 540,084 × 540,084
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,382x = 291,690,727,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,690,727,056/250,382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164,982.81

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