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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,896 and 541,158

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,896 and 541,158 is: 1,167,224.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,896 : 541,158 = 541,158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,896/541,158 = 541,158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,896x = 541,158 × 541,158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,896x = 292,851,980,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,851,980,964/250,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167,224.59

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