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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,367.63 and 518,231.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,367.63 and 518,231.25 is: 1,072,677.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,367.63 : 518,231.25 = 518,231.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,367.63/518,231.25 = 518,231.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,367.63x = 518,231.25 × 518,231.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,367.63x = 268,563,628,476.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,563,628,476.56/250,367.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072,677.14

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