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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,350 and 556,673.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,350 and 556,673.25 is: 1,237,807.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,350 : 556,673.25 = 556,673.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,350/556,673.25 = 556,673.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,350x = 556,673.25 × 556,673.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,350x = 309,885,107,265.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,885,107,265.56/250,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,807.50

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