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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,925.75 and 508,919.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,925.75 and 508,919.50 is: 1,044,663.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,925.75 : 508,919.50 = 508,919.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,925.75/508,919.50 = 508,919.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,925.75x = 508,919.50 × 508,919.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,925.75x = 258,999,057,480.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,999,057,480.25/247,925.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044,663.81

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