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Finding the Third Proportional to 251,304 and 541,971

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Solution

The third proportional to 251,304 and 541,971 is: 1,168,833.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,304 : 541,971 = 541,971 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,304/541,971 = 541,971/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,304x = 541,971 × 541,971
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,304x = 293,732,564,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,732,564,841/251,304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168,833.62

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