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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,612 and 540,626

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,612 and 540,626 is: 1,166,250.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,612 : 540,626 = 540,626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,612/540,626 = 540,626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,612x = 540,626 × 540,626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,612x = 292,276,471,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,276,471,876/250,612
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166,250.91

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