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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,377.33 and 530,552.53

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,377.33 and 530,552.53 is: 1,124,247.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,377.33 : 530,552.53 = 530,552.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,377.33/530,552.53 = 530,552.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,377.33x = 530,552.53 × 530,552.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,377.33x = 281,485,988,415.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,485,988,415.78/250,377.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124,247.11

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