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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,932 and 552,408

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,932 and 552,408 is: 1,216,084.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,932 : 552,408 = 552,408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,932/552,408 = 552,408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,932x = 552,408 × 552,408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,932x = 305,154,598,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,154,598,464/250,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216,084.83

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