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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,656 and 541,261.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,656 and 541,261.50 is: 1,168,789.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,656 : 541,261.50 = 541,261.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,656/541,261.50 = 541,261.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,656x = 541,261.50 × 541,261.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,656x = 292,964,011,382.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,964,011,382.25/250,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168,789.14

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