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Finding the Third Proportional to 251,618 and 549,892

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Solution

The third proportional to 251,618 and 549,892 is: 1,201,747.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,618 : 549,892 = 549,892 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,618/549,892 = 549,892/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,618x = 549,892 × 549,892
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,618x = 302,381,211,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,381,211,664/251,618
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201,747.14

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