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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,423 and 556,838

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,423 and 556,838 is: 1,238,179.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,423 : 556,838 = 556,838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,423/556,838 = 556,838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,423x = 556,838 × 556,838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,423x = 310,068,558,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,068,558,244/250,423
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238,179.23

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