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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,348.50 and 540,974

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,348.50 and 540,974 is: 1,168,981.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,348.50 : 540,974 = 540,974 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,348.50/540,974 = 540,974/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,348.50x = 540,974 × 540,974
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,348.50x = 292,652,868,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,652,868,676/250,348.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168,981.91

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