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Finding the Third Proportional to 251,142 and 592,730

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Solution

The third proportional to 251,142 and 592,730 is: 1,398,925.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,142 : 592,730 = 592,730 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,142/592,730 = 592,730/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,142x = 592,730 × 592,730
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,142x = 351,328,852,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,328,852,900/251,142
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398,925.12

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