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Finding the Third Proportional to 251,036 and 551,828

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Solution

The third proportional to 251,036 and 551,828 is: 1,213,029.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,036 : 551,828 = 551,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,036/551,828 = 551,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,036x = 551,828 × 551,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,036x = 304,514,141,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,514,141,584/251,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213,029.77

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