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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,741.83 and 547,182.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,741.83 and 547,182.84 is: 1,194,093.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,741.83 : 547,182.84 = 547,182.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,741.83/547,182.84 = 547,182.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,741.83x = 547,182.84 × 547,182.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,741.83x = 299,409,064,494.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,409,064,494.34/250,741.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194,093.01

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