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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,426 and 556,844

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,426 and 556,844 is: 1,238,191.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,426 : 556,844 = 556,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,426/556,844 = 556,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,426x = 556,844 × 556,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,426x = 310,075,240,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,075,240,336/250,426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238,191.08

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