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Finding the Third Proportional to 251,056 and 551,868

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Solution

The third proportional to 251,056 and 551,868 is: 1,213,108.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,056 : 551,868 = 551,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,056/551,868 = 551,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,056x = 551,868 × 551,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,056x = 304,558,289,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,558,289,424/251,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213,108.99

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