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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,117.88 and 547,670.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,117.88 and 547,670.25 is: 1,199,205.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,117.88 : 547,670.25 = 547,670.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,117.88/547,670.25 = 547,670.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,117.88x = 547,670.25 × 547,670.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,117.88x = 299,942,702,735.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,942,702,735.06/250,117.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199,205.39

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