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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,648 and 541,247

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,648 and 541,247 is: 1,168,763.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,648 : 541,247 = 541,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,648/541,247 = 541,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,648x = 541,247 × 541,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,648x = 292,948,315,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,948,315,009/250,648
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168,763.82

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