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Finding the Third Proportional to 251,397 and 542,151

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Solution

The third proportional to 251,397 and 542,151 is: 1,169,177.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,397 : 542,151 = 542,151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,397/542,151 = 542,151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,397x = 542,151 × 542,151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,397x = 293,927,706,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,927,706,801/251,397
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169,177.46

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