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Finding the Third Proportional to 251,017 and 551,628

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Solution

The third proportional to 251,017 and 551,628 is: 1,212,242.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,017 : 551,628 = 551,628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,017/551,628 = 551,628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,017x = 551,628 × 551,628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,017x = 304,293,450,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,293,450,384/251,017
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212,242.40

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