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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,686 and 547,104

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,686 and 547,104 is: 1,194,014.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,686 : 547,104 = 547,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,686/547,104 = 547,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,686x = 547,104 × 547,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,686x = 299,322,786,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,322,786,816/250,686
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194,014.77

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