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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,384.50 and 530,566.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,384.50 and 530,566.88 is: 1,124,275.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,384.50 : 530,566.88 = 530,566.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,384.50/530,566.88 = 530,566.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,384.50x = 530,566.88 × 530,566.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,384.50x = 281,501,208,847.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,501,208,847.27/250,384.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124,275.70

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