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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,700.06 and 548,769.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,700.06 and 548,769.94 is: 1,201,230.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,700.06 : 548,769.94 = 548,769.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,700.06/548,769.94 = 548,769.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,700.06x = 548,769.94 × 548,769.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,700.06x = 301,148,444,303.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,148,444,303.75/250,700.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201,230.03

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