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Finding the Third Proportional to 251,339 and 546,994

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Solution

The third proportional to 251,339 and 546,994 is: 1,190,433.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,339 : 546,994 = 546,994 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,339/546,994 = 546,994/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,339x = 546,994 × 546,994
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,339x = 299,202,436,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,202,436,036/251,339
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190,433.78

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