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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,417.50 and 513,136.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,417.50 and 513,136.50 is: 1,051,480.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,417.50 : 513,136.50 = 513,136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,417.50/513,136.50 = 513,136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,417.50x = 513,136.50 × 513,136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,417.50x = 263,309,067,632.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,309,067,632.25/250,417.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051,480.30

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