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Finding the Third Proportional to 251,042 and 551,840

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Solution

The third proportional to 251,042 and 551,840 is: 1,213,053.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,042 : 551,840 = 551,840 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,042/551,840 = 551,840/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,042x = 551,840 × 551,840
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,042x = 304,527,385,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,527,385,600/251,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213,053.54

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