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Finding the Third Proportional to 251,294 and 541,953

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Solution

The third proportional to 251,294 and 541,953 is: 1,168,802.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,294 : 541,953 = 541,953 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,294/541,953 = 541,953/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,294x = 541,953 × 541,953
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,294x = 293,713,054,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,713,054,209/251,294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168,802.50

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