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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,502.63 and 525,609

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,502.63 and 525,609 is: 1,102,842.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,502.63 : 525,609 = 525,609 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,502.63/525,609 = 525,609/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,502.63x = 525,609 × 525,609
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,502.63x = 276,264,820,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,264,820,881/250,502.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102,842.02

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