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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,638.50 and 375,025.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,638.50 and 375,025.50 is: 565,657.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,638.50 : 375,025.50 = 375,025.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,638.50/375,025.50 = 375,025.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,638.50x = 375,025.50 × 375,025.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,638.50x = 140,644,125,650.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,644,125,650.25/248,638.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,657.07

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