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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,712 and 536,416

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,712 and 536,416 is: 1,147,699.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,712 : 536,416 = 536,416 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,712/536,416 = 536,416/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,712x = 536,416 × 536,416
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,712x = 287,742,125,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,742,125,056/250,712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147,699.85

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