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Finding the Third Proportional to 251,306 and 546,244

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Solution

The third proportional to 251,306 and 546,244 is: 1,187,327.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,306 : 546,244 = 546,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,306/546,244 = 546,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,306x = 546,244 × 546,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,306x = 298,382,507,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,382,507,536/251,306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187,327.43

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