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Finding the Third Proportional to 251,266 and 546,820

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Solution

The third proportional to 251,266 and 546,820 is: 1,190,022.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,266 : 546,820 = 546,820 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,266/546,820 = 546,820/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,266x = 546,820 × 546,820
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,266x = 299,012,112,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,012,112,400/251,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190,022.18

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