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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,566 and 546,355.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,566 and 546,355.50 is: 1,191,320.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,566 : 546,355.50 = 546,355.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,566/546,355.50 = 546,355.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,566x = 546,355.50 × 546,355.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,566x = 298,504,332,380.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,504,332,380.25/250,566
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191,320.18

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