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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,799.63 and 545,882.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,799.63 and 545,882.63 is: 1,188,151.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,799.63 : 545,882.63 = 545,882.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,799.63/545,882.63 = 545,882.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,799.63x = 545,882.63 × 545,882.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,799.63x = 297,987,840,276.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,987,840,276.89/250,799.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188,151.06

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