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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,994.50 and 540,210.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,994.50 and 540,210.25 is: 1,172,022.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,994.50 : 540,210.25 = 540,210.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,994.50/540,210.25 = 540,210.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,994.50x = 540,210.25 × 540,210.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,994.50x = 291,827,114,205.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,827,114,205.06/248,994.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172,022.33

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