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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,812 and 536,136

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,812 and 536,136 is: 1,146,044.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,812 : 536,136 = 536,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,812/536,136 = 536,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,812x = 536,136 × 536,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,812x = 287,441,810,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,441,810,496/250,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146,044.89

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