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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,702.50 and 377,251.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,702.50 and 377,251.50 is: 567,679.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,702.50 : 377,251.50 = 377,251.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,702.50/377,251.50 = 377,251.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,702.50x = 377,251.50 × 377,251.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,702.50x = 142,318,694,252.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,318,694,252.25/250,702.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,679.60

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