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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,603 and 525,809

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,603 and 525,809 is: 1,103,239.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,603 : 525,809 = 525,809 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,603/525,809 = 525,809/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,603x = 525,809 × 525,809
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,603x = 276,475,104,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,475,104,481/250,603
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103,239.40

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