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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,695 and 547,120

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,695 and 547,120 is: 1,194,041.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,695 : 547,120 = 547,120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,695/547,120 = 547,120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,695x = 547,120 × 547,120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,695x = 299,340,294,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,340,294,400/250,695
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194,041.74

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