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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,514 and 525,645

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,514 and 525,645 is: 1,102,943.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,514 : 525,645 = 525,645 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,514/525,645 = 525,645/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,514x = 525,645 × 525,645
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,514x = 276,302,666,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,302,666,025/250,514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102,943.01

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