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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,252.03 and 539,870.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,252.03 and 539,870.06 is: 1,164,664.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,252.03 : 539,870.06 = 539,870.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,252.03/539,870.06 = 539,870.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,252.03x = 539,870.06 × 539,870.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,252.03x = 291,459,684,383.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,459,684,383.75/250,252.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164,664.61

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