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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,852 and 549,306

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,852 and 549,306 is: 1,202,849.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,852 : 549,306 = 549,306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,852/549,306 = 549,306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,852x = 549,306 × 549,306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,852x = 301,737,081,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,737,081,636/250,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202,849.02

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