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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,473 and 521,634

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,473 and 521,634 is: 1,086,352.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,473 : 521,634 = 521,634 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,473/521,634 = 521,634/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,473x = 521,634 × 521,634
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,473x = 272,102,029,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,102,029,956/250,473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086,352.74

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