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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,012.50 and 397,163.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,012.50 and 397,163.25 is: 630,923.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,012.50 : 397,163.25 = 397,163.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,012.50/397,163.25 = 397,163.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,012.50x = 397,163.25 × 397,163.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,012.50x = 157,738,647,150.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,738,647,150.56/250,012.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,923.04

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