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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,650 and 545,472

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,650 and 545,472 is: 1,187,072.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,650 : 545,472 = 545,472 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,650/545,472 = 545,472/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,650x = 545,472 × 545,472
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,650x = 297,539,702,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,539,702,784/250,650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187,072.42

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