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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,623 and 521,982

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,623 and 521,982 is: 1,087,151.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,623 : 521,982 = 521,982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,623/521,982 = 521,982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,623x = 521,982 × 521,982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,623x = 272,465,208,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,465,208,324/250,623
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087,151.65

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