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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,684 and 550,976

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,684 and 550,976 is: 1,210,984.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,684 : 550,976 = 550,976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,684/550,976 = 550,976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,684x = 550,976 × 550,976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,684x = 303,574,552,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,574,552,576/250,684
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210,984.96

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