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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,925 and 552,394

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,925 and 552,394 is: 1,216,057.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,925 : 552,394 = 552,394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,925/552,394 = 552,394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,925x = 552,394 × 552,394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,925x = 305,139,131,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,139,131,236/250,925
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216,057.11

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