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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,652.63 and 521,960.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,652.63 and 521,960.25 is: 1,086,932.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,652.63 : 521,960.25 = 521,960.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,652.63/521,960.25 = 521,960.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,652.63x = 521,960.25 × 521,960.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,652.63x = 272,442,502,580.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,442,502,580.06/250,652.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086,932.57

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