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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,692 and 550,992

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,692 and 550,992 is: 1,211,016.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,692 : 550,992 = 550,992 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,692/550,992 = 550,992/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,692x = 550,992 × 550,992
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,692x = 303,592,184,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,592,184,064/250,692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211,016.64

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