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Finding the Third Proportional to 227,063.50 and 535,251.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 227,063.50 and 535,251.50 is: 1,261,735.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,063.50 : 535,251.50 = 535,251.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,063.50/535,251.50 = 535,251.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,063.50x = 535,251.50 × 535,251.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,063.50x = 286,494,168,252.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,494,168,252.25/227,063.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261,735.89

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