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Finding the Third Proportional to 251,064 and 541,548

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Solution

The third proportional to 251,064 and 541,548 is: 1,168,125.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,064 : 541,548 = 541,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,064/541,548 = 541,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,064x = 541,548 × 541,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,064x = 293,274,236,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,274,236,304/251,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168,125.40

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