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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,867 and 536,078

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,867 and 536,078 is: 1,145,545.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,867 : 536,078 = 536,078 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,867/536,078 = 536,078/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,867x = 536,078 × 536,078
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,867x = 287,379,622,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,379,622,084/250,867
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145,545.74

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