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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,902 and 538,188

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,902 and 538,188 is: 1,154,420.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,902 : 538,188 = 538,188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,902/538,188 = 538,188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,902x = 538,188 × 538,188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,902x = 289,646,323,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,646,323,344/250,902
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154,420.15

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