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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,489.13 and 554,995.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,489.13 and 554,995.13 is: 1,229,672.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,489.13 : 554,995.13 = 554,995.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,489.13/554,995.13 = 554,995.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,489.13x = 554,995.13 × 554,995.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,489.13x = 308,019,588,773.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,019,588,773.77/250,489.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229,672.50

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