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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,788 and 548,232

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,788 and 548,232 is: 1,198,455.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,788 : 548,232 = 548,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,788/548,232 = 548,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,788x = 548,232 × 548,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,788x = 300,558,325,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,558,325,824/250,788
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198,455.77

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