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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,728 and 529,131.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,728 and 529,131.50 is: 1,116,668.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,728 : 529,131.50 = 529,131.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,728/529,131.50 = 529,131.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,728x = 529,131.50 × 529,131.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,728x = 279,980,144,292.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,980,144,292.25/250,728
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116,668.84

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