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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,704 and 551,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,704 and 551,160 is: 1,211,697.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,704 : 551,160 = 551,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,704/551,160 = 551,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,704x = 551,160 × 551,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,704x = 303,777,345,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,777,345,600/250,704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211,697.24

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