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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,683.75 and 541,313.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,683.75 and 541,313.25 is: 1,168,883.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,683.75 : 541,313.25 = 541,313.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,683.75/541,313.25 = 541,313.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,683.75x = 541,313.25 × 541,313.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,683.75x = 293,020,034,625.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,020,034,625.56/250,683.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168,883.24

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