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Finding the Third Proportional to 251,437 and 549,530

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Solution

The third proportional to 251,437 and 549,530 is: 1,201,029.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,437 : 549,530 = 549,530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,437/549,530 = 549,530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,437x = 549,530 × 549,530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,437x = 301,983,220,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,983,220,900/251,437
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201,029.37

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