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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,982 and 541,060

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,982 and 541,060 is: 1,166,402.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,982 : 541,060 = 541,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,982/541,060 = 541,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,982x = 541,060 × 541,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,982x = 292,745,923,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,745,923,600/250,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166,402.07

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