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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,907.94 and 373,612.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,907.94 and 373,612.50 is: 560,794.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,907.94 : 373,612.50 = 373,612.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,907.94/373,612.50 = 373,612.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,907.94x = 373,612.50 × 373,612.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,907.94x = 139,586,300,156.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,586,300,156.25/248,907.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,794.89

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