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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,794 and 542,493

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,794 and 542,493 is: 1,173,467.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,794 : 542,493 = 542,493 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,794/542,493 = 542,493/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,794x = 542,493 × 542,493
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,794x = 294,298,655,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,298,655,049/250,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173,467.69

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