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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,060.50 and 375,117.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,060.50 and 375,117.75 is: 562,717.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,060.50 : 375,117.75 = 375,117.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,060.50/375,117.75 = 375,117.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,060.50x = 375,117.75 × 375,117.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,060.50x = 140,713,326,365.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,713,326,365.06/250,060.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,717.13

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