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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,655.94 and 521,966.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,655.94 and 521,966.88 is: 1,086,945.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,655.94 : 521,966.88 = 521,966.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,655.94/521,966.88 = 521,966.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,655.94x = 521,966.88 × 521,966.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,655.94x = 272,449,418,597.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,449,418,597.27/250,655.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086,945.80

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