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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,810 and 547,316

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,810 and 547,316 is: 1,194,349.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,810 : 547,316 = 547,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,810/547,316 = 547,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,810x = 547,316 × 547,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,810x = 299,554,803,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,554,803,856/250,810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194,349.52

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