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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,350.25 and 556,673.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,350.25 and 556,673.75 is: 1,237,808.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,350.25 : 556,673.75 = 556,673.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,350.25/556,673.75 = 556,673.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,350.25x = 556,673.75 × 556,673.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,350.25x = 309,885,663,939.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,885,663,939.06/250,350.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,808.49

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