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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,614 and 542,778

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,614 and 542,778 is: 1,175,544.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,614 : 542,778 = 542,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,614/542,778 = 542,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,614x = 542,778 × 542,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,614x = 294,607,957,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,607,957,284/250,614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175,544.69

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