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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,251 and 539,868.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,251 and 539,868.75 is: 1,164,663.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,251 : 539,868.75 = 539,868.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,251/539,868.75 = 539,868.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,251x = 539,868.75 × 539,868.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,251x = 291,458,267,226.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,458,267,226.56/250,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164,663.75

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