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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,114.50 and 548,840.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,114.50 and 548,840.25 is: 1,204,350.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,114.50 : 548,840.25 = 548,840.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,114.50/548,840.25 = 548,840.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,114.50x = 548,840.25 × 548,840.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,114.50x = 301,225,620,020.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,225,620,020.06/250,114.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204,350.89

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