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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,255.50 and 539,877

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,255.50 and 539,877 is: 1,164,678.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,255.50 : 539,877 = 539,877 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,255.50/539,877 = 539,877/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,255.50x = 539,877 × 539,877
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,255.50x = 291,467,175,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,467,175,129/250,255.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164,678.40

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