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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,992 and 489,372

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,992 and 489,372 is: 954,153.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,992 : 489,372 = 489,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,992/489,372 = 489,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,992x = 489,372 × 489,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,992x = 239,484,954,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,484,954,384/250,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954,153.74

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