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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,702 and 411,546

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,702 and 411,546 is: 675,583.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,702 : 411,546 = 411,546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,702/411,546 = 411,546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,702x = 411,546 × 411,546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,702x = 169,370,110,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,370,110,116/250,702
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,583.40

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