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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,652 and 545,476

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,652 and 545,476 is: 1,187,080.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,652 : 545,476 = 545,476 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,652/545,476 = 545,476/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,652x = 545,476 × 545,476
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,652x = 297,544,066,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,544,066,576/250,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187,080.36

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