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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,607.25 and 550,833.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,607.25 and 550,833.75 is: 1,210,730.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,607.25 : 550,833.75 = 550,833.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,607.25/550,833.75 = 550,833.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,607.25x = 550,833.75 × 550,833.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,607.25x = 303,417,820,139.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,417,820,139.06/250,607.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210,730.42

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