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Finding the Third Proportional to 251,353 and 538,687

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Solution

The third proportional to 251,353 and 538,687 is: 1,154,486.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,353 : 538,687 = 538,687 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,353/538,687 = 538,687/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,353x = 538,687 × 538,687
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,353x = 290,183,683,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,183,683,969/251,353
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154,486.65

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