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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,825.50 and 535,671

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,825.50 and 535,671 is: 1,143,996.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,825.50 : 535,671 = 535,671 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,825.50/535,671 = 535,671/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,825.50x = 535,671 × 535,671
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,825.50x = 286,943,420,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,943,420,241/250,825.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143,996.21

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