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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,390 and 530,577

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,390 and 530,577 is: 1,124,293.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,390 : 530,577 = 530,577 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,390/530,577 = 530,577/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,390x = 530,577 × 530,577
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,390x = 281,511,952,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,511,952,929/250,390
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124,293.91

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