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Finding the Third Proportional to 251,553 and 542,306

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Solution

The third proportional to 251,553 and 542,306 is: 1,169,120.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,553 : 542,306 = 542,306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,553/542,306 = 542,306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,553x = 542,306 × 542,306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,553x = 294,095,797,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,095,797,636/251,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169,120.61

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