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Finding the Third Proportional to 190,625.50 and 254,136.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 190,625.50 and 254,136.50 is: 338,807.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,625.50 : 254,136.50 = 254,136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,625.50/254,136.50 = 254,136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,625.50x = 254,136.50 × 254,136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,625.50x = 64,585,360,632.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,585,360,632.25/190,625.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,807.56

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