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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,674.75 and 548,718.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,674.75 and 548,718.75 is: 1,201,127.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,674.75 : 548,718.75 = 548,718.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,674.75/548,718.75 = 548,718.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,674.75x = 548,718.75 × 548,718.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,674.75x = 301,092,266,601.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,092,266,601.56/250,674.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201,127.22

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