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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,528 and 549,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,528 and 549,320 is: 1,204,466.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,528 : 549,320 = 549,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,528/549,320 = 549,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,528x = 549,320 × 549,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,528x = 301,752,462,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,752,462,400/250,528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204,466.02

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