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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,036.88 and 539,161.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,036.88 and 539,161.31 is: 1,162,608.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,036.88 : 539,161.31 = 539,161.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,036.88/539,161.31 = 539,161.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,036.88x = 539,161.31 × 539,161.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,036.88x = 290,694,920,896.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,694,920,896.72/250,036.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162,608.20

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