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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,393.78 and 530,582.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,393.78 and 530,582.91 is: 1,124,301.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,393.78 : 530,582.91 = 530,582.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,393.78/530,582.91 = 530,582.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,393.78x = 530,582.91 × 530,582.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,393.78x = 281,518,220,404.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,518,220,404.70/250,393.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124,301.97

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