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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,535 and 513,369

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,535 and 513,369 is: 1,051,939.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,535 : 513,369 = 513,369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,535/513,369 = 513,369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,535x = 513,369 × 513,369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,535x = 263,547,730,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,547,730,161/250,535
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051,939.77

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