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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,683 and 550,974

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,683 and 550,974 is: 1,210,980.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,683 : 550,974 = 550,974 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,683/550,974 = 550,974/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,683x = 550,974 × 550,974
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,683x = 303,572,348,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,572,348,676/250,683
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210,980.99

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