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Finding the Third Proportional to 251,610 and 549,876

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Solution

The third proportional to 251,610 and 549,876 is: 1,201,715.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,610 : 549,876 = 549,876 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,610/549,876 = 549,876/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,610x = 549,876 × 549,876
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,610x = 302,363,615,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,363,615,376/251,610
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201,715.41

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