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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,394.50 and 549,097.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,394.50 and 549,097.50 is: 1,270,071.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,394.50 : 549,097.50 = 549,097.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,394.50/549,097.50 = 549,097.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,394.50x = 549,097.50 × 549,097.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,394.50x = 301,508,064,506.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,508,064,506.25/237,394.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270,071.82

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